"Yes, the self-styled 'crown's' interest in the guilds is another reason I'd encourage you to take your time coming to a decision," he agreed, lips twitching in something between a grin and a grimace. "The Loreseekers may not be as visible for a while as we have been until now... but if we survive this upheaval intact, the offer will still stand." He walked slowly and steadily, matching his pace to her own wounded one as they made their way up the stairs, Isuma trailing at their heels.
"Get yourself settled first," he agreed, this time with an easier smile. "I will look forward to seeing what business you go into. Tailoring and clothing repair may well be a good place to start, and I will absolutely give custom to such a shop." He winked, giving his long, silky hair a gentle toss. "I've been told I'm a bit of a peacock," he confided, as if it were a great secret - though his eyes twinkled merrily. "And therefore have a reputation for sartorial elegance to maintain. I would be glad to add you to my list of tailors!" If nothing else, having several friends who sewed for a living helped to keep his wardrobe fresh!
"Get yourself settled first," he agreed, this time with an easier smile. "I will look forward to seeing what business you go into. Tailoring and clothing repair may well be a good place to start, and I will absolutely give custom to such a shop." He winked, giving his long, silky hair a gentle toss. "I've been told I'm a bit of a peacock," he confided, as if it were a great secret - though his eyes twinkled merrily. "And therefore have a reputation for sartorial elegance to maintain. I would be glad to add you to my list of tailors!" If nothing else, having several friends who sewed for a living helped to keep his wardrobe fresh!