Time for Change

"Shelby have you thought about what you are going to say when you address my people?" Tyler asks after going after Shelby. The quiet of the children and the silence of the room only broken by the sounds of writing or turning of a page or soft question or reply.

Shelby turns white at the reminder that she will be required to speak before the elven people.

"I thought it is supposed to be mother's people as well now," Jamie speaks up.

Tyler once more blushes, "You're right Jamie. Our people, Shelby, have you figured out what you are going to say to them?"

"I have a sort of idea. But, I don't know really what I'm supposed to do here." Tears of frustration threaten to spill out of her eyes, but she refuses to let them.

Tyler doesn't miss the fight she's having over her emotions and so says softly, "What do you have so far?"

"My idea is to start small, require everyone to acknowledge others. You know, hello, thank you, please, you're welcome, good bye?" Shelby had taught those basics to her children when they were young, younger than the two year olds most of the elves act like.

"Okay, but what about the servants? The aristocracy doesn't even acknowledge the existence of the servants most of the time. Only if they don't do something they are expected to do." Tyler says thoughtfully. He gets an evil glint in his eye. His mother would have hissy fits having to follow simple gestures of good manners and pleasantries. She won't be the only one.

"Servants should be acknowledged as well. However, they need not be thanked constantly, I think the aristocracy would have heart attacks at just the thought. How about twice a day for each servant that takes care of them? Twice for each person that lives with them? Do you think that would be too much?" Shelby says biting her lower lip as she thinks about this.

Tyler finds himself glued to her lip biting and has to be called out to multiple times before he can answer her. "Twice a day, but for how long? What would be the consequence for failing to do so?"

"Kindness shouldn't have to be forced." Shelby doesn't like forcing her will on the people.

Tyler snorts in derision, "Like you said, we are a bunch of unruly children that have been let run wild without parental supervision. There must be consequences for failure to comply."

Shelby shakes her head, "I can think of ways to help, but failure to do so, I would spank my children for ill behavior, or send them for a time out."

Tyler thinks about it before responding, "Failure to comply will result in harsh fines. The more times they fail the more the fines will be. They are putting us all in danger by their refusal." Tyler says that last bit to keep Shelby from saying anything against it.

"As you wish, Tyler. That will be the first week. The second week they need to add doing something nice for those in their house, all those in their house. The third week their nearest neighbors. Then it will go from there?" Shelby isn't too sure about this, but Tyler is smiling and nodding pleased with her idea.

Tyler starts running his fingers up and down her arm. "You have a basic outline. There will be questions asked, you will be required to answer most of them, but if it comes to the punishment, I'll handle those." 

Tyler's voice had gotten husky and sends shivers down Shelby's back. She looks up to Tyler and finds his face just a short distance from her own. "Shelby, may I?"

Shelby isn't sure what he's asking permission for but gives it anyways. Tyler lowers his lips to hers and gives her a kiss.

"Eww, get a room," Lini and Jamie says simultaneously.

"This, if you haven't noticed, is our room. You can leave if you don't like it." Tyler replies without missing a beat.

Shelby is beet red and mortified beyond belief at this display.

"We are married, Shelby, there is nothing to be ashamed of. It's not like I kissed you like this." And Tyler gives her a very deep kiss. "Come with me to the bedroom?"

Shelby nods and stands up to follow him. The children all watch with varying degrees of interest and hostility.

The tutors have the children pack up their things and take them back to their room. After lunch they will be going for their horseback riding lesson. The girls especially are excited for this.

"Shelby?" Tyler asks as he turns her to face him.

"It's okay Tyler. I'm just not used to having someone want me is all."

"I don't know how he couldn't want you," Tyler says before going back to kissing Shelby. He can't get enough of her kisses. It's how the humans say the elven kisses are for them. He's never heard of it being backwards like this though.

Tyler tries his best to take things slow and give Shelby the pleasures and joys that he wanted to give her earlier. He is somewhat successful this time. One day perhaps he won't be in such a hurry to take her that he'll be able to give her what she deserves.

"Tyler, are you always such a considerate lover?" Shelby asks when they are finished.

Tyler pushes up on his elbow as he looks at her, "I have yet to be the considerate lover I wish to be with you. But to answer your question, no. Especially with humans I usually don't take anywhere near as much time with them as I should."

Shelby smiles her appreciation for his answer, but soon her smile leaves and her face turns serious. "Have you been with other men? I won't judge, I'm just curious."

Tyler gives her something halfway between a chuckle and a snort, "Nope. I'm not interested in the same sex. They lack certain features that I adore." Tyler starts touching the part he's referring to and Shelby gives a moan.

"I've never understood a man's fascination with that particular feature. All it is, is a ball of fat and glands encased in flesh." Shelby manages to get out before Tyler kisses her.

"You forgot, nerves too. I can't tell you why, they just do. I like how they feel in my hands and how they make you moan so deliciously." Tyler shrugs before starting to kiss her once more.