"I understand your thoughts, and we completely understand," Half-elf Jester immediately responded. Though he looked younger than his human colleagues, he spoke with more sophistication. "In fact, what we value is the knowledge recorded in the Scroll of Darkness, not the scroll itself. If you truly find a Scroll of Darkness, please allow the Kalalin brothers to transcribe its contents. We would pay them for the transcript just the same."
Upon hearing this, Lancelot turned to look at Kalalin, whose expression was quite tense at the moment. Facing Lancelot's gaze, he simply nodded briefly.
"I understand," Lancelot said as he pulled out a Gold Coin and placed it on the table, then stood up, "I'll pay for this tea myself. It has been a pleasure speaking with you, but I have more important matters to attend to, please excuse me."
"I will go with you," Kalalin also stood up, "Goodbye, colleagues. I look forward to our next meeting."