"Nah, Lynda, I don't think she'll run. That's I haven't given her clothing. Less incentive to run."<br/><br/>He has to bite his tongue as well, resisting the urge to yell at them to get out of his house and see her as a person, not a pet.<br/><br/>"Well, Daryll, I'm sure you can find dome cheaper than that, but you get what you pay for. And it's more of an auction. If someone wants a servant more than you do, and can out-bid you, they get it."<br/><br/>Still, behind his eyes, he's evaluating his neighbors, seeing if any of them show any disgust, or undue interest. He does have to be careful, after all.