Maria practically licks her lips at the desperation running rampart in these three. "Very well. If that's how it's going to be then..." Maria circles behind the group, and takes hold of her first target, the Nekomimi, and lightly pushes her head to the side. Giving her neck a playful lick, she softens her up for the bite, which is much like a spike of pleasure surging up the catgirl's spine. It only takes Maria a few seconds to draw a small sample of blood from her. Sealing the wound with another lick, she moves to the Netherbeing without missing a beat.<br/><br/>"You may all be wondering why this all of a sudden." She speaks pulling the Netherbeing's collar down, exposing his neck. Much like the catgirl, she sinks her teeth into his neck, draws a small portion of blood, and then seals the wound again. "It's all very simple, really." She continues, moving on to the human. Rubbing her hand across his chin, she smiles and bites down a third time. "The bite serves two purposes. The first..." Licking the human's neck, she returns to face the group. "The first is it tells me a little about you all. A little more about your reasons for being here, and more importantly, what kind of blood-borne diseases you might have..." She licks her lips again, and smiles. "First time I've had such a big group in which all three were clean. The second reason is... it shows your conviction; to jump into something like that without a second thought. You'll do well here." She throws a heavy steel latch, the door behind her opening. "Now, before we go anywhere, let me tell you what kind of business I run down here."<br/><br/>"Some on the outside would call it a brothel, or whore house. I would like to point out it is anything and everything but. There are people in this city, good people, who have the hardest time with life, and often find themselves without someone to turn to. 'Cold and alone' as the analogy goes. I set out to help both people like you, and those people, and sometimes... when you can help both, well... things tend to work out." She walks down the stairs with the others in tow, the steel walls painted a warm red, with a blue line leading down.  At the bottom of the stairs are a series of heavy steel doors with nameplates on them, some empty. "Don't let the steel and stone fool you, this is no dungeon." She opens one of the doors, and motions for it's occupant to come out. "Val, we've got newcomers." Stepping out before the group is a pristine example of the Shem people, tall, curvaceous and beautiful, Valdaranna exits her room and stands before the group, dressed in nothing but a belt, collar, and bracelet.<br/><br/>"So here's how it works." Maria continues as Valdaranna gives the group a friendly nod. "I promise to work out any financial debts you may have with the government, or any private organization. I will pay everything and anything off, no questions asked, no restrictions on group. In shits with the government? No problem. Mob after you? No longer. But in return, I ask a simple request of staying here, for five years, serving the needs of anyone who walks through. Now, before you begin asking questions, which there will be time for, let me say this: I will NEVER force you to do ANYTHING with ANYONE who comes through here that you're not into, or just don't like someone. Straight, and someone wants you for a homosexual relationship? I won't force you to say yes. Not into a certain style or method? You can refuse. This is where we vary from a brothel. You're my employees, my friends and family. There is no slavery here. Now..." She smiles a toothy grin and turns her attention to the group. "Are there any questions you have for Valdaranna, or I? Floor's open for you."<br/><br/>-<br/><br/>Natalya looks up to see a gentlemen seemingly talking to himself. She recognized this man as one of the regulars, a blind jazz player who she listened to sometimes. She strode over to him just in time to hear him ask for Maria. She smiles and speaks up.<br/><br/>"Hey, Stax. Maria's busy with a few customers at the moment. It's me, Natalya, her sister.  If you need anything today, don't be afraid to ask. I'll be sure to let you know if Maria comes back."