Mia's discomfort or embarrassment gave her host a chuckle, her blushing, carefully protest at her situation bringing a wide smile to his lips.<br/>"Ah but you will find if you didn't already that in these parts, naked and collared is the best way for a woman to be." He motioned for her to stand and approach. "Come now, no need to hide. I have already seen what charms your pretty body has to offer, and I'm more interested in showing them off than tasting them myself."<br/><br/>The assassin meanwhile moved around the side of the room, Mia only aware because part of her wanted to pay attention to every move of the dangerous man. He could have killed her multiple times, and finding her blind spot, or masking his own presence seemed second nature to the man.<br/><br/>"You see, the offer I have posted for a bodyguard is fake, but at the same time genuine as well. First of all, it is a way to lure applicants and potential threats to my home, too well defended against an attack from my rivals. It will let my good man Jaffar here test the awareness and skills of these applicants to see if they're worthy of the position even. You my dear have caught his eye and maybe his fancy too. I must say I can't deny that your beauty is great and that makes you perfect for the position I intend to fill. There will be a meeting, a ball or party of sorts among the most influential merchants of the port, held on a great ship out on the see, miles from the shores of our good city and the safety of our estates. Indeed, I suspect that its intent is to mask an assassination attempt on my life. Due to my position I can't decline the invitation and it was delayed long enough. For obvious reasons I can't take armed guards of Jaffar here with me, however it is allowed for guests on such occasions to bring their wives, or escorts, higher class prostitutes with them. You my dear, would be perfect for such a role, however I'd require you to be at my side at all times and stay vigilant to any possible attempt directed against me. To maintain your cover, you'd be required to obey any and all of my instructions, from refilling drinks to dances, showing off your body or fulfilling any other tasks that a woman of that role would. Your job would last until we return to this estate safely, until then you'll remain collared like all women in my house. Upon completion of your job, you'll receive the key to your collar, and it itself will be your reward, as it is precious enough to sell for 300 or more gold coins to any who can afford it."<br/><br/>While explaining, Samir stepped uncomfortably close to Mia, walking around her in slow circles, inspecting her from all angles, devouring her with his eyes. It was likely that others on the boat ride wouldn't be so discreet as her potential employer.<br/><br/>"You have the right to refuse, in which case you will be held here until I return. I can't risk of word getting out of my plan you understand. You may say the word and Jaffar will escort you out." the merchant added.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Mia's Insight reveals that her right to refuse is a risk in itself. There's no guarantee she'd be ever let go, and being escorted out by an assassin who could have executed her but chose not to only in order to bring her here was questionable as well.</div></div>