"Well, it was hardly your fault" the naked girl replied calmly. If she was embarassed by the situation she was certainly doing a good job of hiding it "I'd say you are as much a victim here as me."
Elspeth bristled slightly at the use of the word "victim" and what Charlotte seemed to be implying about her behaviour - even though it was hard to argue against. Instead she chose to change the subject.
"I still need an answer to my question, dear. Do you agree to remain clotheless and refer to me as Mistress while you are living here?"
"But I don't want to live here" Charlotte replied bluntly.
On the one hand Elspeth was impressed. Unlike James who had capitulated at the first sign of her powers this girl was willing to stand up for herself. But she couldn't be seen to be openly defied by the newcomer, especially in front of James.
"But you will be living here, regardless" Elspeth stood over Charlie authoritively as she made her point "Now this is your last chance. Do you agree to refer to me as Mistress?"
James silently attempted to urge his new companion to agree to this request, scared of the consequences if she didn't obey. Elspeth had no intention of causing Charlie any harm of course. For most mortals something as trivial as a few minutes as a frog or mouse was enough to inspire total obedience. Perhaps this girl was made of stronger stuff? It would be fun to find out.
"No" Charlotte replied after a few moments thought. She looked Elspeth firmly in the eye but her voice quivered slightly "I see no reason to"
"Very well then" Elspeth rubbed her hands together, gratefully accepting the challenge "Perhaps I can find one for you"