"I'm going to forego my usual magical objects? I have no idea what you're talking about and skip right to the, this will cost you."
"And I thank you for not treating me like an idiot or some kind of spy sent here by the guard for I am neither and dislike being treated as such." The tone was acid very nicely worded acid, but acid all the same.
"I'm a reader of people."
"I'll let you keep believing that, what I want Mr. Lorentino is a collar, a slave collar to be precise cast in gold with runic inscriptions." It sounded an odd thing to have, a slave collar made of gold with runes on it, but it wasn't the oddest thing I'd ever heard of.
"Well I'm no jeweler but I'm sure I can find one who can make such a thing."
"No no, not make," She smiled and I could see how white and pointy her teeth were, "Its already been made, I just need you to get it for me." One of those I should have known.
"Let me guess you already know where it is even."
"But of course and I've booked you passage on a local ship that just happens to be going where its located, ship leaves in a couple hours it would probably be best if you get to packing."
"I see you've thought of everything already, and my fee?"
"Will be on delivery of the collar, don't worry Mr. Lorentino you'll be compensated, ta ta pack your things it'll be a long trip." Telrrax left with her man servant in tow. I was left kind of wondering what had just happened (my normal), and then wondering how I'd keep my store open in my absence, which lead to a dreadful decision I still pay for to this day. You know also my usual...
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