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able to tell much from scent. They rely on their enhanced senses.” Saleeya paused to make sure that all three of them were paying attention to her comments. “Also, they have excellent hearing. It’s far greater than what we’re used to. Don’t whisper or mutter—they’ll hear you, and you may be embarrassed or create an incident.
    “Yes, yes, I realize this.” Vitalion rudely cut her off. “Are you about done?”
    “No, there’re a few more things I’d like to mention. You do want me to be thorough?”
    “Fine, let’s get this done. I didn’t mean for this to take all day.” Vitalion tapped his foot as if nerves ate him up.
    Saleeya calmly continued, “The custom on Xihirah is for females to walk somewhat behind males unless a male invites the female to walk with him. Don’t walk in front of the lead male. Mia, you and I will walk behind Vitalion and Jarvin unless they invite one of us to walk at their side.”
    “Actually, they do this as a protection for the females and not out of disrespect,” Mia chimed in. “They’re always looking out for their females. That’s an endearing quality of their culture.”
    Vitalion moaned.
    “Gentlemen, never offer your hand to any of their females.” Saleeya directed this only to Vitalion and Jarvin. “It could anger their male.” Vitalion groaned loudly. “Nevertheless, if a female engages you in conversation, offer her your full attention and respect. Don’t slight her. They take it personally if you offend their females. Any questions so far?”
    “So, don’t touch them and don’t ignore them,” Vitalion sarcastically stated.
    “That’s right,” Saleeya agreed. “Remember to never,” Saleeya stressed, “raise your voice in anger toward anyone. We don’t want to heighten their emotions. ”
    Again, Vitalion groaned. “So, don’t wake their hidden beasts.”
    “Yes, try to be calm and cool at all times. In many ways they resemble Earthen humanoids, but they aren’t.”
    “Hell no, they’re not.” Vitalion’s attitude continued to be sarcastic and negative.
    Saleeya took a deep breath and continued. “Don’t stare them in the eyes when you aren’t holding a conversation with them. If their eyes begin to glow and their pupils become vertical slits, this is possible sign they’re irritated. In a nutshell, that’s what you need to know for now,” Saleeya concluded.
    “Great, we’re on a schedule. Nevertheless, as much as I hate it, I’ll require you to go over the dining etiquette with the four of us prior to our first meal. I don’t want any stupid mistakes while the beasts are eating. Good Deity, they could eat us. And Miss Stayvel, be your particularly engaging self. Try to charm the Admoncor’s focus off of me,” Vitalion instructed Saleeya.
    “I’ll do my best, Minister.”
    “You do that, Miss Stayvel. The last time I interacted with Admoncor Braeden, he was simply rude and dismissive of me. He must be intimidated by my intellect. I’m counting on both of you females to distract him. He’s a simple beast and females easily distract simple beasts. I guess pretty females, if good for nothing else, are always a good distraction for the more primitive males,” Vitalion stated in all sincerity. “Jarvin and I will meet you by the ship’s exit in twenty minutes.” With a dismissive turn, Minister Vitalion made his way to the deck’s exit doors. Jarvin, like a loyal pup, followed at Vitalion’s heels.
    When the door had closed and they were gone, Saleeya turned to Mia. “What?”
    “Just what I thought.” Mia sighed, shaking her head from side to side. “Vitalion is literally going to throw us to the Wolftons, especially you. He’s got a plan to use you as a distraction for the big bad Wolfton, Admoncor Braeden. You should have worn red. Understand my play on the ancient Earthen tale?” Mia giggled. “Be charming to the Admoncor. Ease his beast and the situation for me.” Mia sarcastically mimicked Vitalion.