Social Skills were dangerous.
They could let you read snippet of other's thoughts, or implant an idea in their mind. For these reasons, awakeners with social skills were detested by public, and they were not allowed to use skills legally in the city.
These awakeners were always under strict surveillance.
They rarely got support from other awakeners either, and thus couldn't level up much, since going into wilderness alone was no different from suicide.
"No, I didn't mean actual skills," she said quickly. "I meant their ability to talk to people, and handle customers. You know, presentation, tact, all that."
"Oh."
"Also," She lowered her voice. "Two of the staff here do have social-type skills. Don't worry, the skills are weak ones, and they're not dangerous."
Isaac raised an eyebrow.
"Their skills aren't flashy or explosive, but they're useful for shops and public interaction. So, we picked them up for quiet jobs."
Isaac nodded slowly.
