Robert
"I dread to imagine what the savage's final moments were like... But it is good to do away with such violent and unreasoning individuals. But I will likely be in town for a bit... At least, until *Circumstances* Force me to depart. You know what I mean."
Michael
"Personally I would have preferred exile or locking him in a room with no windows, but I suppose crushing was a... Way to do away with him." He says, "I might stay a bit longer, that is until I need to return to my ship."
Robert
"Ship? We are a long way from any port, friend! I don't believe I caught what drew you here, have I? The conversation has distracted me greatly."
Michael
"I'm making the rounds, as it were. Things to buy, things to sell, people to meet. So on and so forth."
Robert
"Similar to my own motivations, but for different reasons. As I said, I am a merchant of sorts. I know my way around a good deal and investments, and considering my limited options, I'm inclined to believe a favor for your aid is only a good investment."
Michael
"And what do you trade in?" He asks, "I myself deal in exotic goods."