“That’s not necessarily good, though,” Nashi said. “These are lowly soldiers. They need to get permission from a superior to have a woman—”
“Or many women,” said someone else.
“Yes. The rich men have huge harems. The point is that the soldiers won’t be allowed to touch us. They keep us as gifts for the rich men. They love exotic brown girls.”
“You really have a very bleak view of our future,” said the mother from Ysherra.
“If you have heard any other experiences, you’re welcome to share them.”
“I have heard that the rich Aranians get foreign women to work in their kitchens and laundries. If you behave and don’t create too much trouble, then they give you enough freedom so that you can escape.”
Nashi gave her a sharp look. “What is that supposed to mean?”
“Keep your mouth shut and do
