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An Intermission (Part 2)

"The children have invited me to attend a pool party." Rai gently intertwined his fingers around the teacup handle and savored the aroma. It smelled sweet and floral like a garden in bloom. "They said I must have the appropriate attire."

"My lord, did you accept the invitation?"

"Yes." The teacup floated down to the saucer as Rai's eyes gazed up at him. "You are concerned."

"Yes, my lord." Frankenstein whispered without trying to deny it and chose his words carefully. He curved his voice into soothing tones to let his master down easily. "A pool is a manmade body of water that humans use for recreational activities."

"I see." Rai sipped his tea with disinterest.

"The main activity is to swim."

Rai lowered the cup again and, after a moment of hesitation, mustered a slight nod.

"The attire for men is what one would call 'swimming trunks.' It is a pair of pants cut off at the knee. No other clothing is worn with this article." His heart sank as he watched his master's eyes widen in dismay, and no amount of soothing words could lighten this for him. "The sole purpose of this clothing is to wear it in water. My lord, shall I purchase this for you?"

His cheeks burned a vibrant red.

Frankenstein ventured a smile. "If you prefer, you could also decline the invitation."