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next morning Thad rode with Monique, talking in the comfort of the coach. He had been able to enchant twelve pieces of jewelry, her money, and the jewelry box. A few of the spells she wanted seemed useful while others were less so. One ring simply glowed slightly, alternating colors every so often. Because the gem had been of good quality, the amount of magic used was negligible. Though the spell served no real purpose, it would last nearly indefinitely if she wanted.
A small bell rang inside the room letting them know they were entering the city and that they would soon be coming to a stop. Monique took this as a time to settle up accounts. She pulled out her money box and used the key causing the lid to spring open. “We haven’t really agreed on a firm price for the work, but I think four gold pieces should more than cover it.
Thad laughed, “Four? You told me yourself that that the price of the jewelry went up greatly with the added magic. I think fifteen gold pieces would be more appropriate and I still think you’re still getting the better end of the deal.”
Monique’s gave him a stern look. “Fifteen? I owned them to begin with. All you did was add a few decorations to them. You don’t pay a gem cutter based on the value of the gem but the work he has done. Five gold pieces.”
Thad held his hand to his chest as if he had been wounded, “Decoration I gave you? Wondrous magic and you call them mere decorations? My fair lady, you can find a gem cutter in almost any town but how many mages do you know? For such a fair lady as yourself, I can go as low as twelve gold pieces.”
Monique let her eyes go wide, “You have to take none of the risk. Not only did I purchase the items, but I still have to sell them before I can make a profit. After I pay you extorted prices, you will bankrupt me. If I must, I can go as high as five gold and ten silver pieces.”
They went back and forth a few minutes before finally settling on six gold and eight silver pieces. As soon as they shook hands, Monique broke into laughter, quickly followed by Thad, “Not bad with more practice you might have gotten me up to ten gold pieces maybe even more. It is one of a kind work, so it is hard to judge the market price, but I think I’ll come out with a large profit from my investment. We will be in town for a few days then we will be headed back through this way after the harvest season. I will be looking for you to see what you might have for sale.”
Thad agreed to keep an eye out for her and to have her some products available when she came back through. As long as he didn’t get chased out of the capital before then. Monique had warned him about the risks of a male trading and he agreed. Sticking with someone he could trust was much more advisable.
The Coach came to a stop and Collin opened the door. They were in front of what Thad was sure was an inn. A signboard with two doves engraved on it and the words Double Dove, hung above the entrance. Not having anywhere else in mind for his stay, Thad followed Monique and Collin into the building.
A busty blond-haired woman that looked to be in her mid-thirties greeted them shortly after they entered the inn. “Welcome to the Double Dove Inn,” she said smiling. “It will be two silver per room, a copper per horse, food and drinks depend on what you order.”
After Monique finished her business Thad walked up to the counter, “I would like a room please.”
As soon as the words were out of his mouth the woman frowned down at him. “Thought you were with the merchants? Five silver a room, meals extra.” Her voice had lost all of the charm it had held earlier and her face turned into a sneer as he counted out the silver and placed it on the counter.
A young boy of about six years old led him to his room where Thad tipped the boy two coppers. The room looked nice and the linens were clean, but at five silver a night, his money wouldn’t last long. He would have to find
A small bell rang inside the room letting them know they were entering the city and that they would soon be coming to a stop. Monique took this as a time to settle up accounts. She pulled out her money box and used the key causing the lid to spring open. “We haven’t really agreed on a firm price for the work, but I think four gold pieces should more than cover it.
Thad laughed, “Four? You told me yourself that that the price of the jewelry went up greatly with the added magic. I think fifteen gold pieces would be more appropriate and I still think you’re still getting the better end of the deal.”
Monique’s gave him a stern look. “Fifteen? I owned them to begin with. All you did was add a few decorations to them. You don’t pay a gem cutter based on the value of the gem but the work he has done. Five gold pieces.”
Thad held his hand to his chest as if he had been wounded, “Decoration I gave you? Wondrous magic and you call them mere decorations? My fair lady, you can find a gem cutter in almost any town but how many mages do you know? For such a fair lady as yourself, I can go as low as twelve gold pieces.”
Monique let her eyes go wide, “You have to take none of the risk. Not only did I purchase the items, but I still have to sell them before I can make a profit. After I pay you extorted prices, you will bankrupt me. If I must, I can go as high as five gold and ten silver pieces.”
They went back and forth a few minutes before finally settling on six gold and eight silver pieces. As soon as they shook hands, Monique broke into laughter, quickly followed by Thad, “Not bad with more practice you might have gotten me up to ten gold pieces maybe even more. It is one of a kind work, so it is hard to judge the market price, but I think I’ll come out with a large profit from my investment. We will be in town for a few days then we will be headed back through this way after the harvest season. I will be looking for you to see what you might have for sale.”
Thad agreed to keep an eye out for her and to have her some products available when she came back through. As long as he didn’t get chased out of the capital before then. Monique had warned him about the risks of a male trading and he agreed. Sticking with someone he could trust was much more advisable.
The Coach came to a stop and Collin opened the door. They were in front of what Thad was sure was an inn. A signboard with two doves engraved on it and the words Double Dove, hung above the entrance. Not having anywhere else in mind for his stay, Thad followed Monique and Collin into the building.
A busty blond-haired woman that looked to be in her mid-thirties greeted them shortly after they entered the inn. “Welcome to the Double Dove Inn,” she said smiling. “It will be two silver per room, a copper per horse, food and drinks depend on what you order.”
After Monique finished her business Thad walked up to the counter, “I would like a room please.”
As soon as the words were out of his mouth the woman frowned down at him. “Thought you were with the merchants? Five silver a room, meals extra.” Her voice had lost all of the charm it had held earlier and her face turned into a sneer as he counted out the silver and placed it on the counter.
A young boy of about six years old led him to his room where Thad tipped the boy two coppers. The room looked nice and the linens were clean, but at five silver a night, his money wouldn’t last long. He would have to find
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