Asuna watched the other members of her team negotiate.  Sure, she was used to talking fences into giving a bit more cash for some corp's latest prototype, but Mr. Whital seemed to be pretty composed, and she didn't have a fancy trinket to dangle in front of him with the threat of finding another buyer.  Perhaps she could offer something later for a larger reward...<br/><br/>"That sounds acceptable.  You have my promise that I will do everything possible to protect your daughter, Mr. Whitall," she said, giving him a slight nod.