Marina beamed at the praise. "See? I told you it's worth it!"
Arnold chuckled. "I didn't say that. I said you have a good eye, not that you should empty your purse."
Catherine laughed from beside another stall, holding a bundle of scarves. "Good luck convincing her otherwise. She's already charmed the tailor into a discount."
Freya crossed her arms, amused. "A discount? Or a full robbery?"
"Negotiation," Marina corrected, flashing a grin.
Nearby, Valeris and Sophia were speaking with a vendor selling travel gear, discussing cloak enchantments and protective sigils for the journey ahead. Valeris turned as Asher approached. "You two disappeared for a while," she said with a faint smile. "Find something interesting?"
Arnold lifted the cage containing the faintly glowing Nightrazor. The little beast stirred within, its obsidian fur glinting with streaks of violet light. "Just a new companion," he said calmly.
Valeris arched a brow. "You couldn't resist, could you?"
