nobody can give you freedom,
but you can create freedom.
but you can create freedom.
Color flushed her cheeks, and he smirked, accepting her apology with a nod. And then she was staring, stuttering her way through why she couldn't accept his deal, and he raised a hand, "I'm not done yet." He stood, cracking his back as he did, it did not matter whether he was sitting or standing, his back always managed to hurt.
"When we trade, you'll trade herbs and medicines." That was worth more than regular goods to him, medicine was not something he knew how to make. "And you'll purchase the clothing for your girls from me," he stepped towards her, grinning confidently. "and anytime I need somewhere to meet with my clients, you will provide me a room." After a moment of silence, of studying her, he responded: "And if that does not satisfy your needs, madame, agree to go on a date with me." The grin on his face was more amused as if he were joking.
He once again held out the fabric. He thought it fair, as her business would be certain, presumably steady, and he would be using a room and taking away time that a customer could have with one of her workers. More than fair.
"When we trade, you'll trade herbs and medicines." That was worth more than regular goods to him, medicine was not something he knew how to make. "And you'll purchase the clothing for your girls from me," he stepped towards her, grinning confidently. "and anytime I need somewhere to meet with my clients, you will provide me a room." After a moment of silence, of studying her, he responded: "And if that does not satisfy your needs, madame, agree to go on a date with me." The grin on his face was more amused as if he were joking.
He once again held out the fabric. He thought it fair, as her business would be certain, presumably steady, and he would be using a room and taking away time that a customer could have with one of her workers. More than fair.
Elias
