"They know full well that if they indulge me, the cozy relationship continues. Father was a generous supporter of their trade, and I intend to continue that." Stephanie smirked slightly. "There's no use in letting mutually beneficial relationships lapse, after all." She had plenty of cash on her own person, though she also had a credit card and personal cheques at the ready, because there was always the possibility that the purchase value would be greater than cash could reasonably accomodate.

"One of the girls that you were with at the shelter? They seem like ... interesting folks." A little vulgar, though. And amusingly short, as she recalled.