He's right, pointing out she didn't have a choice may have lead to her attacking him outright. Rip keeps watching him, noting his attempt at calming down and pouts faintly.

It seems this little game will need to be drawn out over time.

"Fine. Apology accepted zhough, I still protest at being anyone's 'pet'." Despite the fact that she was sold as a slave due to her own stupidity. One bad hunt and she lost her freedom..