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.Something flickered in the lizard-man s eyes as Khan joined him once more, but he merely shrugged. Itried.The Sheloni would not barter for the location of the world they stole the Hirachi from.Unable to resist, Khan turned to study the women assessingly, his gaze moving with a will of its own tothe red headed one he coveted so much he could taste it in every pore, so much he was having a hell of agods damned time trying to maintain even a semblance of only mild interest. To whom do you mean totrade them if we have no interest?The trader studied them through narrowed eyes that made him wonder just how successful he d been inhiding his absolute fascination.When he spoke, though, Khan felt himself relax fractionally briefly. They do appear a weak lot.I m not certain they would be of much use to anyone for labor.I suppose Iwould have to see if any of the other tribes of Hirachi on this world were interested and, if they are not,then I will have to settle them in a brothel somewhere.They have a certain appeal, you will admit, despitetheir strangeness.I would not mind fucking one myself though, of course, they are completelyunsuitable for breeding for my people.Khan s expression tightened. Is this all that you have? There were a few that were diseased and had to be disposed of.Which part do you find leastappealing? The size or the color? I believe they come in other colors.I only selected these because theirown people assured me the light ones were most desirable.They may have steered me wrong.I had notconsidered that.They seemed honest enough and eager to trade.I should have considered that theymight want to unload the most abundant, or least desirable.I m certain that I can find at least a few thatare sturdier, perhaps a bit taller, although these seem to be average for their species.Would you prefer Icollect another selection and return with them?Miranda couldn t quite interpret the look Khan bent upon the trader, but it seemed to make the traderuneasy. What would you require in trade?The trader turned to study the bins. One load ofjasumi for the lot of them?Khan s face tightened. Those are promised already to the Vernamin three bins and we have noteven reached full quota yet.The lizard-man licked his lips. A half a load then & since I can see these are not just what you want.IGenerated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.htmlwill bring a better selection when I come again and more, and then, perhaps, we can discuss a full load?Khans hands clenched and unclenched as if he was contemplating wrapping them around the trader sneck.He leaned closer. It is the custom among the Hirachi that the femaleschose the males, he said in alow growl through clenched teeth. The only thing more repellent to the Hirachi than an unwilling female isslavery , trader.The trader looked uneasy, but he managed an off-handed shrug. Next time I will be certain to bringvolunteers , he said with an oily smile. And be assured that I will see to it that they are far moredesirable.Chapter Three He is a trader, Khan growled when he met the questioning gazes of the men that had congregated atthe far side of the compound, waiting for word regarding the interlopers.He debated for a moment whether he could master the urge to pace off his agitation, but finally sat downto face the others, wryly certain that he would find the calm he needed if he put his back to the timid littlecreatures behind him. With slaves to sell, Gerek said flatly, drawing his attention.Khan s lips tightened. With slaves to sell, he affirmed grimly.Gerek s expression twisted with disgust. The slimy bastard! Are they as strange looking up close? Teron asked, struggling to keep his voice and his expressionneutral when the truth was he d barely been able to contain the urge to move closer to see them better.Khan met the other man s gaze, wrestling with his reaction to the females the one of the red hair mostparticularly. In face and form they are very like our own females, despite the strange color of their skin,their eyes, and their hair, he said finally.Teron s brows rose. What color are their eyes?Khan frowned, but for the life of him all he could recall was the color of one pair of eyes green. Alldifferent, he muttered finally, recalling that he d noticed that much, at least, primarily because it was asstrange as they were.Why would they all have different colored eyes?  You can see for yourself.Go tothe trader and tell him I sent you to examine the females.I didn t see any sign that he d beaten them, butthey re all bruised and scraped up obviously not well cared for even if they were not deliberatelymistreated.You should make certain none of them have injuries that need to be treated.Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html It will be hard to treat them if they can t understand.I wouldn t want to frighten them more if they re astimid as you say, Teron said doubtfully.Khan felt his face heat with discomfort. He brought them specifically for us.He has taught them ourlanguage. He chose to ignore the eagerness that entered Teron s eyes when he nodded, rose, andstrode across the compound, stifled the urge to inform him not to let his eagerness get the better of himwhen he examined the red headed one.They would think him mad.He wasn t so gods damned certain that he wasn t. Specifically for us? 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