Leonardo
"Hm? I'm curious about the craftsmanship of your vessel. Obviously it's well made. But for what reason is it so rife with magic? You don't look like a master enchanter to me."

*The old man had a quick, serious tone to his words, and he maintained eye contact with the Altmer captain. Clearly he wanted to know something, and he wasn't hiding it behind other questions or feigned thoughts.*
Robert
"Don't strain yourself!" He calls to the argonian, he mutters something to himself along the lines of *Or maybe do, perhaps your body might be worth something* Though nobody could really hear it

He chuckles at the old man's question, "Have people really forgotten the magic prowess of the great Clan Direnni?" He says with a powerful self-assured tone, "The magic you're sensing could be a myriad of things, from the leftover magic of my summoned help to the goods the vessel carries from place to place. Stendarr's Mercy half of the crates that just got unloaded contain some form of magical object or another." His robes flutter in the breeze, "Why do you ask? Are you interested in making a purchase?"
Leonardo
"Ah, a member of Clan Direnni, that explains things quite well. No surprise then that this ship is carrying such goods. As for purchases, that depends on what you have available, and whether now is the optimal time to buy. But first, introductions. I am Bromfing Drakenwyrd, a scholar of the College of Winterhold. Who are you, Direnni?"

*This certainly clarified things- it was indeed wealth that allowed a ship to carry an abundance of enchanted items, and the associations that members of Clan Direnni could probably have, those of mages and traders. The look on Bromfing's face spoke of intrigue and curiosity better than his words did, in spite of the unavoidable damages it had sustained.*
Robert
"Palomir Direnni at your service," He says with a bow, "I am an independent merchant. I'm aware of the College here in Skyrim, and I can assure you my merchandise would be of great interest to a mage such as yourself, I also have things that your College might enjoy"
Leonardo
"Really? Perhaps I might inform my colleagues of your services. What exactly do you have on offer at the moment for specific items? Jewelry, bits of armor and weaponry, odd trinkets, anything bearing magic I'm interested in hearing about."

*With his staff in hand he readjusted his grip, and with his other hand Bromfing scratched at his beard, right below the eyepatch.*
Tonya
**In-Her-Drinks quietly listens in on their conversation. She too was curious about this Altmer. Particularly in goods that he may come across regularly. Maybe she could convince him sometime to partake in a side business. Everyone likes extra Septims.**