It turns out you have to be a little less subtle with them.
[ Faith's already been through something similar, even though she arrived in a much more modern style, with the black tattoos under her right eye and on her right arm are clearly visible. ]
She's not interested, she'll be back if she changes her mind. You can go now. No, really, go.
[ Another moment of dubiety on the part of the would-be salespeople, but they do retreat a bit, although with a manner that suggests they might pounce again if they sensed a change in Lirael's choice. ]
Heropa
[ Faith's already been through something similar, even though she arrived in a much more modern style, with the black tattoos under her right eye and on her right arm are clearly visible. ]
She's not interested, she'll be back if she changes her mind. You can go now. No, really, go.
[ Another moment of dubiety on the part of the would-be salespeople, but they do retreat a bit, although with a manner that suggests they might pounce again if they sensed a change in Lirael's choice. ]