(CSToA) Touch of the Abyss [IC]

[Creamsteak]

"I can handle the enchantment for the usual costs, but I don't have any interest in a church icon. Who would be in the market for something like that? Not any of my clients."

And keep in mind the value is 30% now, 30% at some time later.

 

[Dekana]

"Eh, I suppose not. But perhaps one of these clients has some interest in personally seeing a holy icon of the shield maiden defiled? Who would I be to judge their religion?". He gives a toothy grin as he says this. Slisik goes ahead with the enchantment, and will put the symbol back in his backpack if the answer is still no for selling it.

 

[Redclaw]

Errol shakes his head with a wry grin, You always seem to get the best of me in these deals, Abdicere, but I'm in need of some more magical protection. How much will you give me for this fine painting (I'll assume 210 now, 210 later), this staff (I'll assume 240 now, 240 later) and this rug (I'll assume 270 now, 270 later)?
He grimaces at the numbers quoted. 720? You're cutting my throat here, but I'll take it. The wand should be worth more (1200 now, 1200 later) bringing me up to the 1800 I need for that amulet of natural armor, right? I'll take it, and the 12 platinum in change, and I will eagerly await the 192 platinum I should find waiting for me next time I visit.

[sblock=accounting] If my numbers are wrong, tell me and I'll adjust.
From my share, I see that leaving me the two scrolls, which I thought we wanted to keep, so I'll sell them to Veris if she wants them, and the cash (1,562 gp -1,175 given to Slisik, leaving me with 38 platinum, 7 gold and the 5 silver), plus my 12 pp change from this trade.
So, I'll alter my CS to include:

+1 Greatsword
Amulet of Natural Armor +1
Scrolls of Bestow Curse and Shadow Conjuration
50 platinum, 7 gold, 5 silver [/sblock]

 

[Nephtys]

Veris looks over her scroll then fans herself briefly with it, smiling slightly, before rolling it up. "A noblewoman out of Shillingrad, you say. Thank you so much for that information. Now, why wouldn't we go directly to the customer with our goods? I'm sure she would be willing to offer us more, especially for this scroll. Unless, of course, you can assure us that the inconvenience would not be worth the extra gold... I'm sure you'd get a handsome profit even if you payed 150% of the scroll's theoretical value. Unique itens such as these are very much the seller's market, are they not?"

 

[Creamsteak]

"You know, threatening my market is a very poor choice. Your welcome to try though..."

 

[Creamsteak]

Errol shakes his head with a wry grin, You always seem to get the best of me in these deals, Abdicere, but I'm in need of some more magical protection. How much will you give me for this fine painting (I'll assume 210 now, 210 later), this staff (I'll assume 240 now, 240 later) and this rug (I'll assume 270 now, 270 later)?
He grimaces at the numbers quoted. 720? You're cutting my throat here, but I'll take it. The wand should be worth more (1200 now, 1200 later) bringing me up to the 1800 I need for that amulet of natural armor, right? I'll take it, and the 12 platinum in change, and I will eagerly await the 192 platinum I should find waiting for me next time I visit.

[sblock=accounting] If my numbers are wrong, tell me and I'll adjust.
From my share, I see that leaving me the two scrolls, which I thought we wanted to keep, so I'll sell them to Veris if she wants them, and the cash (1,562 gp -1,175 given to Slisik, leaving me with 38 platinum, 7 gold and the 5 silver), plus my 12 pp change from this trade.
So, I'll alter my CS to include:

+1 Greatsword
Amulet of Natural Armor +1
Scrolls of Bestow Curse and Shadow Conjuration
50 platinum, 7 gold, 5 silver [/sblock]

Seems fine by me.

 

[Creamsteak]

BTW, Bloodweaver, if you have no interest in this affair just throw me a post saying so, so that I'm clear on who has finished their business.

 

[Nephtys]

"Threatening? Do you really think I'm threatening you, my dear friend?" Veris says in mock sadness, "I prefer to call it negotiations, making an offer that is sure to profit us both, but I can certainly threaten you if that's what you prefer. Let's not forget the history between us." Veris smiles, showing too many sharp teeth.

ooc: What's the security in and around the shop? Are we in a town, and what's the shopkeepers position in town (friends/allies and enemies etc)?

 

[Creamsteak]

I assumed he's meeting with you in a dark alleyway just outside Istivin proper. He's not a shopkeeper so-much as a back-alley peddler. When I said "items on hand" I'm more referring to what he has access to immediately, not necessarily on his person (hey look at this full-plate I carry around under my trenchcoat!).

"Oooh... the teeth. I certainly hope your bite is worse than your bark. You're words, however, have changed my mind. I'm tempted to give you her address. You'll like her, I'm absolutely certain. You have something in common, I think. The offer I made was fair, I said it myself. If you don't want my coin, go ahead and pay her a visit. She's one of the most gorgeous women you'll ever meet, a woman of Babylon as they say."

Slisik and Tesla both get the inkling that Animus may be bluffing in some way, though it's not entirely obvious which part.

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Tesla & Arcs

She leans in close to Veris and in a low whisper she says, “His excuse has holes, but for where I am uncertain…”

She finishes peddling her share of the horde to the daemon tongued rogue and moves away from the seedy ally.