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[Valerius Nitrozian]

Valerius agreed that he would probably never see another Jamoura in his lifetime, but of course he didn’t tell the slaver that. The man would feel justified to demand those 750 gold mizas then, and even though the slave was interesting, Valerius wanted to spend as little as possible.

“400 gold mizas are not an absurd price at all, sir”, Valerius disagreed coolly. “If you actually had any experience in your business, you would know that 400 gold mizas are the price that human slaves that actually have some useful skills usually go for. Bor may belong to an exotic race, but he doesn’t know much. I think the price is more than justified.”

“But just like you I’m willing to make a little gesture of good will. I’ll give you 500 gold mizas for Bor, and you may keep your whip. What do you say? Keep in mind that is unlikely that you will find another buyer for the beast in the near future. House Nitrozian will take good care of him.”

[Bor]

The slaver gritted his teeth. 500 gold mizas was lower than he had planned for Bor. But it was rare to be able to sell a slave just right after you had bought it. He still had a slave with him that he had bought year ago. He weighed the two things in his mind: Ape or 500 gold mizas? The greed took over him.

''Alright. The ape is yours. I would keep him in chains if I were you. I've not seen him attack a man before, but you never know what goes through the beast's mind'' He turned to Bor ''This is now your new master. Do whatever he tells you to do'' He then turned back to Valerius ''If you ever need another slave, come see me first. I always have quality slaves, not like the other ones here these charlatans try to sell.''

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Bor had been watching as the two men were talking about his price. When he heard that the man's family would take good care of him, he gave a faint smile. Maybe this one wouldn't use the whip as much.

He took a closer look at the man when his, now ex-master, told him that the man was his new master. He looked richer and better dressed than other people in the market. Bor took few steps towards his new master ''Hello master. Is there something you would like me to do?'' he asked in a deep tone.

[Valerius Nitrozian]

Valerius doubted that he would ever buy another slave from this particular slaver before – he had been less than pleased with the man – but he inclined his head and even gave him a fake smile. He had gotten what he had wanted. He had paid as little as possible for the beast.

With that thought in mind he turned to Bor who had posed a question. “You actually seem to possess some intelligence”, he remarked. “But you are wrong in assuming that I’m your master. I’m not going to be your master, not your primary one anyway. I’m buying you for House Nitrozian. Sitanos Nitrozian, the head of the family, was almost killed a few months ago, and people also blame us for a certain … event. This is not the best time to be a Nitrozian.”

“You’ll work for an aunt or auncle of mine, I’m not sure which one yet, and you’ll also help protect the family. A slave like you is going to impress the other great families. I will keep you in chains until we’ve arrived at my family’s residence, they’ll likely be removed then.” He gestured for Bor to follow him. He wanted to get out of the slave market.

“My family is very well known in Ravok”, he continued as they walked. “Slaves that don’t behave reflect badly on us and are thus severely punished. But if you do what my family tell you, your life will be pleasant, and you will always have enough to eat. You will never be punished without a reason.”

“Do you understand what I’m saying?” he wanted to know.

[Bor]

Bor simply nodded to Valeriu's answer. This was something new to him. Anyone else that had bought him had been his master. He made mental note of the name Nitrozian, since it seemed he would be dealing with them in the future.

He started following Valerius when he waved him to follow him. People made way for Valerius as Bor slowly stomped behind him. They still seemed suspicious and afraid of Bor. He gave another faint smile when he heard he was going to be freed from his chains. They had been limiting his movements for years, but he still remembered the feeling of freely moving his arms. The thought made him happy.

When Valerius suddenly asked him a question, he simply answered: ''Yes'' He had learned that a quick and short answer was usually the best answer.