Their masters might see to it. If they have served for a considerable time...

[a sort of reward for their service, often in accordance with their age]

But it would have been prying, to ask what they earned.

[it was not his business as a child, and even less so once he became a courtesan. Giving a small nod at the comment about the tea - he won't anymore. There is probably little left in the pot anyway.]

At the motel?