"Poor girl, thinking she might endanger us with her presence. That must be an incredible burden to bear." Charik shook his head sadly, frowning and lightly stroking the unconscious girl's cheek. "We shall just have to explain that these monsters are no true threat and that she need not worry! Her shoulders are far too graceful, too delicate to be carrying that around with her."
Simple misunderstanding, that was all! That would surely make her feel much better!
He smiled at the kiss and uncurled his tail from around Isi so he wouldn't trip. "Mourn? Should it not be celebrated? The old life is dead, yes, but it's been reborn gloriously in this one. Are births not a time for celebration?" He beamed at the man, straightening up. "On second thought, don't bring a meal here. Have a feast prepared! We must welcome our new addition properly and give her reason to shed tears of joy rather than sorrow!"
Isi's hands clenched into fists, his body tense as he had to watch Charik be so loving and gentle to yet another new slave. He grew to tolerate them eventually, but he always hated the new ones. But he carefully controlled his face, though his smile was somewhat brittle, "It is a wonderful thing sire. But remember, it's still a very drastic and sudden change. Give her time."
He gave another bow, "I shall have a feast prepared as you command." Turning, the dark skinned man turned and headed back out the door, vowing to make the new girl life miserable.
Malai stirred slightly under Charik's touch, eyes fluttering. The door closing behind Isi brought her fully back and her mismatched eyes widened, her body jerking away from the naga, "OH GOD!"
Charik nearly jumped when the girl came back to life, and for a moment he blinked down at her, right before he burst into laughter. "Oh, yes, you may call us that," he said, pulling his hand away as she jerked back. "But we promise you won't die. We may be a god made flesh, but our touch won't kill you. It's perfectly safe and mortal-like, so you needn't fear. You haven't died yet, have you?"
The sheer stupidity of Charik's statement was enough to break through Malai's fear. Her jaw dropped and she stared at Charik like he was insane, "What? What are you even talking about? What is going on?! Who are you!? Where am I?!"
Charik frowned, not following her, and tilted his head in confusion. "Do you not remember? You kept fainting. You believed that because we're a god, our touch would kill you. But it most certainly will not! See?" he said, reaching out to touch her leg, which was closest to him.
"Pervert!" Malai smacked Charik's hand off her leg, glaring at him, "Don't you touch me! And I do not think you are a god you...you...snake!"