‘-it’s unfair someone of his caliber exists.’ 

  "Tell me, Menti, how's the guild holding up?" muffled under the door, "-you shouldn't be here," old man John whispered, firming his gaze upon Pho.

  "What do you want?" she narrowed, "-I was told to bring drinks for the guild master."

  "Don't you dare," the old man hushed, "-you'll only get in the way." 

*Ding, ding, ding,* "-you should go," John motioned, "-shouldn't keep the people waiting."

  "Fine," Pho was soon at the counter.

  "Guild lady, we got some drops we'd like to sell," said a victorious young man. The shabby armor reeked of blood and sweat, "-it's etiquette to wash before presenting the drops," Pho side-eyed, "-to be expected from newcomers. Leave the drops here, I'll call in the appraiser." 

A week had elapsed since Varrek's departure, "-any news about the mortician?" 

  "I received a letter. He will be here soon. Enough about him, tell me what I need to hear."