It seemed ridiculous not to sit down once Mike proved willing to hear her out, so Theresa lowered her slight weight into the unoccupied chair. One ankle crossed over the other. How to explain her skill set politely?

"I deal with people a lot," she told the mortal, trying to ignore the fact that the vein in his neck was distracting her. She'd eaten, but the pulse was like a beacon. "When you're in sales, it's important to find out what they're looking for so you can help them find it. I work on commission, so if I don't close the deal I don't get paid."

The vampire paused while she chose her next words, then said, "I've actually been to a show here, and you've got a cool place. You need a people person to deal with the bands and the folks from the trade papers. That's me."