Market Ward : Vinnie's

[Shadow]

He pauses in thought for a moment.

"There may be problems with it, but in principle, yes. It really depends on the morals of the person who compiled the book. Evil casters cannot use books like this that were written by (and for) non-evil people.

There is also the problem of verification - for both of us. We need adequate safeguards, no?

[Merestil Haye]

* Gendorial pauses for thought in his turn. *

I cannot be sure - but I believe it is written by and for those with no moral extremes. I will confirm this before the deal is finally struck.

As for the question of safeguards - what can you offer that might be adequate?

* He smiles wryly. *

[Shadow]

"Well, if it is that one I am fine with it.

My surety? I can offer many things. But what is important to me is this. I always deliver on my promises. Always. Have me investigated.

Have my book verified if you wish - but expect me to do the same if you do."

[Merestil Haye]

Of course. Provided only that the person you find to have our book verified is of good repute.

Where shall we make the exchange?

[Shadow]

"Of course.

Here would be a good place.

There is also the question of my - incidental expenses. I am a little out of pocket here so I would like some money too. I figure that the sum of ¼million jink would cover me."

[Merestil Haye]

Here is fine with me.

* He thinks a minute. * I do not have that much money available. I can lay my hands on 100,000 jink quite easily, but beyond that gets difficult. I am sure something can be worked out though.

Would that be acceptable to you?

[Shadow]

"Not really anywhere near it. You will need to think about how badly you want this.

Of course I can accept some enchanted items if you were able to lay your hands on them. A ring of wishes, for example. I would accept that and the 100,000 jink."

[Merestil Haye]

* Gendorial chuckled. *

My friend may not have one of those to hand. I can ask though.

Why don't you make a few other suggestions, and we will see what can be made available.

Perhaps you can let me have them in say, an hour? Then I will visit my friend and you can check with yours, and meet back here in a day or so?

You can also use the break to find a wizard capable of verifying the book.

[Shadow]

"A good idea. Yes, by all means let us adjourn.

Give me three hours to get you that list of things I might accept, and then I will see you here tomorrow."

He gets up and leaves the booth, seeming to fade into the shadows of the place.

[Merestil Haye]

* Gendorial gets up and leaves. *

[Merestil Haye]

* Gendorial slips into the bar and buys a drink, then goes and sits in the same booth they had occupied before. It is empty and he resigns himself to a long wait. *

[Shadow]

"You're a little late. I had begun to think you were not coming."

He slipped out of the shadows and stared at Gendorial.

"So, what is your answer?"

The two men sat, staring each other in the eye.

[Merestil Haye]

My friend is willing to go part of the way. He can raise the monetary offer to 200,000 jink. Alternatively he offers the spellturning ring and 50,000 jink.

[Shadow]

.oO(So - some flexibility after all. Which was the best? Perhaps he should push a little?)

"If your friend can offer the spellturning ring, what other items might he be prepared to offer? Lay the offers all out and let me consider them."

[Merestil Haye]

* Gendorial nods. *

The other items he can offer are the Staff of Passage and 30,000 jink, or, if you are willing to wait for a few days, the Tome of Clear thought you requested, with no cash. That is contingent on one being located.