>"And why ask me? Surely someone else here is far more able to deliver this message, should she choose to."
>"Not if it's a purchase offer." Rin interjects. "Some clients prefer ta talk business when the merchandise ain't around. Or use the merchandise ta deliver the message."
>"Clever cat." the rider grunts in a bass rumble.
>Reisen's face passes between scared and surprised, settling on the latter. "You want to make an offer on me? But I tho-"
>"Jayle ain't with me any more." Motormaster cuts her off. "I got to thinking that I could use a replacement who could ride. Since I was in town, figured I'd see if you were for sale." After a moment's pause, she grumbles, "Saves me the trouble of tracking Eagle down since she got out."