There was a long silence from the Medicine Seller. For a moment, he considered telling the tale.
"I have never known truth to be easy. But the hardest to have told is not a story for such a gathering."
He poured a glass and downed the contents easily, seeming none the worse for wear.
"I do not mind telling it another time - but not here or now."
Ochou deserves better than that, he thought wryly and turned his gaze to Beleth.
"Miss Beleth, you failed your prior task. But perhaps a chance to redeem your honour and a chance for us to embark on an adventure - can you guide us safely to something good to eat?"
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"I have never known truth to be easy. But the hardest to have told is not a story for such a gathering."
He poured a glass and downed the contents easily, seeming none the worse for wear.
"I do not mind telling it another time - but not here or now."
Ochou deserves better than that, he thought wryly and turned his gaze to Beleth.
"Miss Beleth, you failed your prior task. But perhaps a chance to redeem your honour and a chance for us to embark on an adventure - can you guide us safely to something good to eat?"