[When the man with the odd-coloured hair motions for them to step away, Liem follows obligingly, putting some space between them and the irritated vendor. At least they aren’t crowding the front of the stall anymore, so perhaps another customer will move in and occupy the stall owner’s attention.]
It would most likely be the latter, [he confirms.] Most vendors in Springstar are unlikely to need the services of a swordsman; the city is generally quite safe. But, if you have other skills, you may be able to offer those in exchange for what you need.
[Perhaps even spending a while advertising the shop elsewhere in the city, to drum up other, paying business. That sort of exchange is unusually common in the city, where citizens engage quite readily in barter despite the intensely urban nature of the settlement.]
What do you need a sword for? Just to pursue your usual profession?
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It would most likely be the latter, [he confirms.] Most vendors in Springstar are unlikely to need the services of a swordsman; the city is generally quite safe. But, if you have other skills, you may be able to offer those in exchange for what you need.
[Perhaps even spending a while advertising the shop elsewhere in the city, to drum up other, paying business. That sort of exchange is unusually common in the city, where citizens engage quite readily in barter despite the intensely urban nature of the settlement.]
What do you need a sword for? Just to pursue your usual profession?