Diplomatic Immunity--Preface: Vasha's Discovery

[Bront]

"Nothing realy. This is my first job, though I do give massages and have also taken up watressing."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Oh, I see, a multitasker. Well, I'm surprised you've made it this far without working--did you come from a very aristocratic family?"

 

[Bront]

"No, from Amaranthia." she replies. "Not a lot of work there, and generaly accomidating."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Oh, I see. Well, that'll do it, I guess. Ah, here we are."

*He points towards a small auction podium in a tent filled with people.*

"Ah, here we are. Now you just watch and study the way I do it, OK?"

 

[Bront]

She nods and watches, taking mental notes.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Vasha watches as he sells off slaves, one by one, to interested buyers. After a while, he steps off the podium, replaced by another man.*

"So, did you pick up the techniques?"

 

[Bront]

"Well, a few. You seemed to know who'd be a more interested buyer in any particular slave, and made eye contact with them as you scanned the crowd. A pretty good idea, though I don't know how you know who will buy what."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Well, it helps if you recognise them from previous sales or can pick up context clues by their appearance and dress. Also, watching their bidding habits throughout the auction can yield insight into future bids."

 

[Bront]

Vasha nods "Does it help to know the slaves too? Know which ones might suit a particular need?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Yes, that is a good idea as well, which is why each slave has some pertinent information written up for use about special skills and the like."