Penelope came into the market and asked to see the man in charge.
"Yes, I am Sextus." A man said not to far from where she was standing. "How may I help you?" He asked giving his most dashing smile possible.
"I will soon be looking to buy some slaves as I have just arrived. I will be buying a villa and need the best slaves possible to assist me. I also require a bodyguard /chaperone slave to come with me wherever I may go. I would be thankful for your assistance."
Sextus noticed that she did not give the reaction he was so used to. There was no hesitation or inhalation of breath. She was certainly different, she seemed less dominating than the women that flocked Pompeii, and she had an inner strength easily missed.
"I believe I can find something suitable for you. Is there any special requirements?" Sextus asked with an unmistakable hint on "special".
"No. I only wish they be strong, some what intelligent and cause me minimal trouble." She smiled and Sextus knew she would not be using them for sex at all. Which was odd for Pompeii.
"Come this way and I will see what I can find for you."