You make your way over to the table where the women are sitting, taking care not to seem too eager or desperate for their attention. As you approach, one of them glances up at you briefly before returning her focus back on the conversation. There's a pause in the chatter as they all turn their heads slightly towards you, assessing your presence.

"And who might you be?" asks one of the women, her tone somewhat guarded but not unfriendly.

"My name is makaloka. New to these parts," you reply with a smile, taking a seat at the edge of their table. "Just looking to make some friends and learn more about this wonderful empire." The women exchange glances before one of them - an attractive redhead in a tight leather corset and fishnet stockings - speaks up. "Well then, makaloka," she says with a wink, "perhaps you should start by telling us what brings you here."