He wanted to let her know that he will accept his duties with responsibility.

“That is good to hear Magnus. Now I have prepared the contract I mentioned, so all there is left is to sign it." Fiona said, and took out a big paper that was apparently the contract he needed to sign.

Magnus hesitated for a moment. He knew he should read it first. He was a farm boy, but his parents have actually taught him to read and write, skills he was very proud of having. Then he thought he might insult

Fiona by showing mistrust right at the beginning. After thinking for a second longer, he decided he will just sign it. If Fiona wanted to trick him, she will be able to do it anyway, sooner or later, so he might as well try to have some faith in his new teacher.

“The terms written here are the terms I already mentioned. I will not try to deceive you Magnus. That would be such a poor way of starting this relationship. Master and apprentice, or better, Mistress and apprentice relationship has to be built on trust." Fiona said as if she guessed his thoughts.

Magnus nodded and signed the contract.

"Good, my apprentice. Before celebrating with a drink downstairs there are things we need to do first."

“One. We are Mistress and Apprentice, but also Mistress and servant.

That means you will always address me as Mistress. I will call you

Apprentice, servant, boy, or just Magnus, depending on my mood"

“Ok, Mistress" Magnus replied, receiving a smile in return

“Second. You need to strip. All of it."

"Huh?"

“I need to check your body... for curses. I can't allow you to deal in magic before you are thoroughly checked." Fiona said, trying to keep a serious expression.

“Also I need my servant clean and tidy, always. So you will bathe now as well."

“Eh, so should I go under the blanket first..." Magnus asked, blushing again.

"No, boy. I just said I need to see you completely naked. And you better get used to it, it will happen often from now on”

“Ok... Mistress" Magnus replied and started removing his clothes timidly.

He stripped his clothes, and then with one more commanding look from

Fiona, he stripped his smallclothes as well. He stood naked and ashamed with his hands covering his manhood.