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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Graf" data-source="post: 4499140" data-attributes="member: 3087">No sir! I sell the genuine article! The halfling perches himself on a small stool behind the desk.As you are, a gentleman, I am sure, who knows much of arcana. As such this information is certainly already known to you but the magics that make text appear on the Screamer are quite temporary.I preserve them, in the very limited time frame before they disappear, using advanced alchemical treatments and trade secrets.The halfling waves his hand in a broad gesture as if he were cleaning the table in front of him (an action he does not seem to perform frequently) No reproductions here.Woe maintains a friendly and unassuming demeanor throughout, on the off chance that his questions should seem to make Marco uneasy or hesitant.“Don’t worry, sir, our queries will cause you no trouble. On the contrary, we are looking into matters that might help restore business within this brand of media to standards.”<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758202/" target="_blank">Diplomacy = 9</a> -  I'm not really the sort to discuss my customers dispositions. He gives Woe a friendly wink. You can count on my standards.[sblock=Insight:Everyone]The halfling seems to have missed Woe's point completely.[/sblock][sblock=Insight:Tander]<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1760358/" target="_blank">21</a> the halflings insistence aside you don't think that he's got very high standards. In fact you think that gold might lower them appreciably. He seems too practical to be moved by implications of improved future business; but is concerned about appearances and reputation.[/sblock]<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758354/" target="_blank">Diplomacy 15</a>Well... the merchant seems to be trying to steer the conversation back in the direction of the sale obviously this is a very prized item. Owing to the irregularities around it's appearance there aren't as many available as normal. Quite few in fact. My copy... He rests his hand reflexively on a wooden chest nearby. Is a prized possession really. While it's not the best read, in and of itself, I don't, personally read it really, too much serious scholarship to be done.The halfling coughs.But it represents the tolerance of our society. The inclusiveness that has made Daunton what it is.I can say that, the rarity, combined with it's finality has brought a much greater degree of interest from individuals from all walks of life. Why, Millienas D'Rawth came in and bought one. While I'm not entirely certain I bet he might write a play about it... Wonderful to see him on his feet again, after... well... Good to see him up and about. He doesn't look nearly so bad as you've heard.The halfling leans forward. He bought my second to last copy. I'd meant to save it as an investment but he just wouldn't leave. I parted with it eventually of course; I just had to close up shop and get to one of my little nephews birthday parties.He's quite wealthy you know. Very persuasive man.As Palindrome enters the shop you hear the vague echos of a child throwing a temper tandrum further down the street.Master Palindrome. Always a pleasure.[sblock=Tander:Insight]Marco's bluff (<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1760371/" target="_blank">17</a>) narrowly missed your passive insight.You keen eyes pick out a tell tail twitch on the halfling's cheek. His eyes reflexively slide toward his cash box and he subtly scoots his hand to wrap around a silver magnifying glass, tucking it quickly into a pocket.[/sblock][sblock=Diplomacy Check]<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758713/" target="_blank">1d20+7 → [9,7] = (16) </a>[/sblock]I was just telling them that I had a the last copy of the screamer. I wouldn't normally be convinced to part with it... but if Master Doddoddod is interested...He looks over at Woe and Tander. And it's a matter of... he coughs... importance? A.... matter of good to the community....? We may be able to work something out.[sblock=For GM's Eyes Only]Palindrome cases the joint to see if there is anything worth stealing, that won't necessarily be missed.[OOC: BOO-FRICKIN'-YA! --> <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758721/" target="_blank">Perception 19, Thievery 27</a>][/sblock]</blockquote>Palindrome loiters near an expensive quill case with several exotic and expensive looking quills in it (including one that seems to float under its own power).[sblock=Palindrome only]You snagged a small parcel on entry. If it is what you think it is you've picked up some very fancy gorgon blood inks. Quite hard to get since the traditional source, gorgon communities on the edges of the sunken mire, seem to have banded together, they're selling collectively now and the price has gone through the roof. Just when wealither girls are starting to use them to write notes to each other (the paper under the ink turns to stone, which, apparently is a novely worth paying a great deal for).The package you've picked up is probably worth 30gp (1d3=<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1760380/" target="_blank">3</a>x10=30gp) at current market prices.[/sblock][/QUOTE]

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