Part 335: Robin B

Gaius? I didn't know you ran a market stall...

Oh, sure. I like to get out, meet the common folk, sell the odd trinket...

Speaking of which, see anything you fancy? I've got silk smallclothes from exotic ports, genuine leather belts, top-quality figs...

Do you have any books? Strategy books, specifically? I've been hoping to expand my tactical knowledge to better serve the Shepherds. However, I can't find a single volume in these parts. It really is most strange...

Strategy books, is it? Wait right there, Bubbles! (leaves)

Huh? Where'd he go?

(Gaius appears)

...Oh, you're back! That was fast.

Take a gander at this lot, and tell me if any of 'em tickle your fancy!

By the... Gaius, this crate is FULL of books! Did you buy every tome in the market?!

Sort of. Here, they're yours. Every last one, my gift to you! But that makes us even about the whole "wink-wink" thing!

Gods, but you are pigheaded. For the last time, Gaius, I am NOT blackmailing you! Now please, return these books. I can't take them in good conscience.

Oh, I see! Books aren't good enough? Still holding out for something better?! (Leaves)

*Sigh* Sometimes I wonder why I even try...

...Oh, what a handsome pendant. I've never seen the like.

(Appears) The pendant, then? And we can call it even?

GAIUUUUUUS!

Guess not!