That's better. [She doesn't linger on the praise because it isn't fully earned. The stern edge to her voice is still intact; she won't be so easily fooled. Anyone can grovel and apologize in the face of danger. What it does earn Rin is a firm hand that leads without further dragging once she proves she can keep pace. Miko doesn't rush her, giving her plenty of time to take in the experience of being reined across the common area to their destination.]

Down here. Arms behind your back. [She gestures to the floor of their secluded side room once they've arrived. Compared to the compliments and congeniality at the beginning of their meeting, the warmth is gone. She has no praise right now for Rin's cuteness or her potential obedience.] Next time, you'll have a public apology to give instead. For now, you still have some say in your regimen. Since you had so much to say before, maybe reciting lines will help with your mouth.

[Miko waits to make sure her instructions are followed. Was Rin expecting that submission would be all about a beautiful woman touching her immediately? If she was, then perhaps that's something she's being built up to ask to receive.]