The rat man chuckled and nodded his head.  "Ok ok, don't fret.  I'm not going to force you into anything you don't want."<br/><br/>He leaned forwards, "But be clear about this, I'll probably be the last person you'll meet in this realm that won't.  Everyone here wants something, even you I'm sure, and almost all of them will use their power to take it from you.  If you want to stop them, you're going to need power of your own.  I need the fluids of an uncorrupted virgin, and I have a very strong suspicion that your ability to trade on that trait won't last very long."<br/><br/>Rathazul set down the map next to him, and Leanna's eyes were drawn to it.  She knew, better than most, that knowledge was power.  Even though her magic was gone, she could sense something magical about the map, and it would offer her a sense of this world.  But to prostitute herself for it...<br/><br/>Rathazul gestured to the tea and the berries she'd picked.  "You'll want to eat those and drink that tea.  I'll have to charge you for the tea in the future, it's made of many rare herbs that are good for you.  You won't find safer food without paying for it, these berries.  Likewise, the tea is very good for you.  You won't be able to go very far on an empty stomach you know."