[Whitehaven] 
Rachel's Adventure 1 (bp)
It was time to intervene. I did not feel comfortable with Shoda’s use of a girl against her will, and it would not do at all to let her suffer unnecessarily.
“Come on,” I admonished Shoda-san, firmly yet friendly, “That’s not her fault. With all due respect, my friend, you did not do your due diligence. Tell you what: If you don’t want her, I’ll take her.” I knew I had to sweeten the deal a bit, and I was in a generous mood. “Given that this is effectively lost money to you, I’ll even pay you 5 cents on the dollar for Lundgren’s debt.”
Shoda kept haggling, reluctant to let go. So, after upping the ante to 10 percent, I sweetened the deal a bit more: “Look, that girl, scared as she is, will be a lousy lay anyway.” Patting Five’s head, I continued: “I’ll give you one of mine for the night, and she’ll be
much more affectionate, I’ll promise.”
* * *
Rachel had followed the haggling with interest and astonishment. She had never been in a situation like that. As strange as it would have appeared to her just days ago, being treated as a commodity now excited her. But then, she was kneeling naked and bejeweled at her master’s feet, like an obedient pet.