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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3147480" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Senator's Seal - Part 4: The Pawnbroker</strong></p><p></p><p>Aljandros dangled from the delicate fabric of his carefully woven vest. Vlad held him off the ground with one hand.</p><p></p><p>“You lied,” said Ilmarė. “Dardanus has patronized your shop before.”</p><p></p><p>“This is about the small rod of gold!” Aljandros practically shouted. He was visibly sweating. “I found it, yes. In a velvet bag. But I did not steal!”</p><p></p><p>“Well, I’m not convinced,” said Vlad, shaking the man a bit.</p><p></p><p>“I sold it!”</p><p></p><p>“To whom?” asked Dril.</p><p></p><p>“Pawnbroker! I give you directions!”</p><p></p><p>As it turned out, there were many pawnbrokers within the city, and a few within easy walking distance of the fabric merchant’s shop. They found the shop where Aljandros said he sold the seal. It was a rather non-descript structure filled with an array of items, ranging from toys to cookware to weapons. The proprietress of the place was a lithe middle-aged woman with a patch over one eye.</p><p></p><p>“Did you buy something from a fabric merchant named Aljandros?” asked Dril menacingly.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t know,” said the women, glaring back. “My memory’s foggy. But I have a fine array of items here you might be interested in purchasing if you’re so inclined.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė rolled her eyes. “Stupid hu—“</p><p></p><p>“I’ll take that dagger,” said Vlad, pointing at a blade ensconced in a gilded sheathe. </p><p></p><p>“That’s better,” said the woman. Her grimace turned into a welcoming smile. “Name’s Melosia.” She wrapped up the dagger in cloth. “I do remember your friend. He had a small golden rod. Don’t they all?” she said, snickering in Ilmarė’s direction.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė didn’t laugh.</p><p></p><p>“Anyway, I didn’t buy it from him. Something like that is too rich for my blood. I suggested he get it melted down for the gold. I told him to visit Iphicles the Fat; he’s nearby and reasonably honest.”</p><p></p><p>“You better not be lying,” said Dril. “Finding this…item…is trying my patience.”</p><p></p><p>Melosia sneered back at him. “Altharian rabble, always making threats they can’t follow up. Good luck in your search. You’ll need it with an attitude like that.” </p><p></p><p>She turned away from them. Vlad rubbed his forehead as they walked out. </p><p></p><p>“If we keep visiting merchants like this, I’m going to go broke.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3147480, member: 3285"] [b]The Senator's Seal - Part 4: The Pawnbroker[/b] Aljandros dangled from the delicate fabric of his carefully woven vest. Vlad held him off the ground with one hand. “You lied,” said Ilmarė. “Dardanus has patronized your shop before.” “This is about the small rod of gold!” Aljandros practically shouted. He was visibly sweating. “I found it, yes. In a velvet bag. But I did not steal!” “Well, I’m not convinced,” said Vlad, shaking the man a bit. “I sold it!” “To whom?” asked Dril. “Pawnbroker! I give you directions!” As it turned out, there were many pawnbrokers within the city, and a few within easy walking distance of the fabric merchant’s shop. They found the shop where Aljandros said he sold the seal. It was a rather non-descript structure filled with an array of items, ranging from toys to cookware to weapons. The proprietress of the place was a lithe middle-aged woman with a patch over one eye. “Did you buy something from a fabric merchant named Aljandros?” asked Dril menacingly. “Don’t know,” said the women, glaring back. “My memory’s foggy. But I have a fine array of items here you might be interested in purchasing if you’re so inclined.” Ilmarė rolled her eyes. “Stupid hu—“ “I’ll take that dagger,” said Vlad, pointing at a blade ensconced in a gilded sheathe. “That’s better,” said the woman. Her grimace turned into a welcoming smile. “Name’s Melosia.” She wrapped up the dagger in cloth. “I do remember your friend. He had a small golden rod. Don’t they all?” she said, snickering in Ilmarė’s direction. Ilmarė didn’t laugh. “Anyway, I didn’t buy it from him. Something like that is too rich for my blood. I suggested he get it melted down for the gold. I told him to visit Iphicles the Fat; he’s nearby and reasonably honest.” “You better not be lying,” said Dril. “Finding this…item…is trying my patience.” Melosia sneered back at him. “Altharian rabble, always making threats they can’t follow up. Good luck in your search. You’ll need it with an attitude like that.” She turned away from them. Vlad rubbed his forehead as they walked out. “If we keep visiting merchants like this, I’m going to go broke.” [/QUOTE]
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