He raised an eyebrow, then gestured. "They don't need gold. They're traders; they barter. I can accept some bartering, but all they've brought is pelts. I have no use for pelts."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"What is he saying??" "I'd accept gold or spices of equal or greater value than the meat," the seller said promptly.
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
“One second; apologies.” Rana glanced at the Northerner, speaking in Upper, then looked back at the merchant and switched back to Salt. “You’ve yet to give a value for it. That’s the problem.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
The seller sighed heavily. "The amount of gold I would ask for--for the entire barrel, mind you--is equal to no less than eighty beads. This is extremely sought-after meat. Eighty beads, for people like this, is an astronomical amount."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
Rana thought about telling him it wasn’t his place to judge his customers again, then decided it wasn’t worth it. Instead, she switched to Upper Tongue and glanced at the calmer Northerner. “He said you picked very expensive meat. It’s worth eighty beads. He wants it in either gold or spices, not pelts.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"Eighty beads is too much," the bald man said. "He can keep his meat, and we will take our business elsewhere." He translated this to Thorvald, who turned red in the face and snarled something. They argued back and forth for a moment, then Thorvald stormed off. The other man watched him go, then shook his head.
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
Rana tenses again, but nodded. “Alright. Have a nice day.” She nodded to him and took a step backward.
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"You are owed a debt," he told her. "How may I repay you for your help?"
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
Rana shook her head. “Do something kind for someone else today and consider your debt repaid.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
He blinked at her, obviously not expecting that, but he gave a hesitant nod. "As you wish. Good day; you have the gratitude of the Wended Serpent."
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
She offered a little smile and nod. “Happy to help. Good day to you as well; I hope you’re able to find good product in your budget.”
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"That is also my hope." He turned and followed his companions.
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
She watched them for a moment, then glanced at the merchant. “You should be kinder to potential buyers.” Then she turned and began to walk away.
"u and rina are systematically watering down the grammar of yws" - Atticus "From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf "A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni [they/he]
"It's not your livelihood and reputation at stake, is it?" the merchant called after her.
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." -Karis Nemik
