<a class="username" data-user-id="22820" data-username="@Ampere" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://bluemoonroleplaying.com/community/members/22820/">@Ampere</a><br/><br/><b><span style="font-size: 18px">Yartar Cart and Barge - Hand of Yartar Guildhall</span></b><br/><br/>Alma smiled somewhat blandly during Betty's explanation of her reason for visiting, one could almost see the many wheels turning within her mind as she listened to the young alchemists story.  "I can't tell you how much I appreciate your being so helpful to us Betty."  She said, though her tone suggested she wasn't quite yet fully satisfied.  "If I might ask, did she want to purchase anything in particular?"  Her question cutting to the cusp of her concern and an element left out by the alchemist, though by design or happenstance, Alma wasn't quite sure.  She never liked stories that didn't fully add up, as if some element were a missing piece in a puzzle she had been working on.<br/><br/>The mistress' attention seemed to focus more sharply as Betty discussed the workings of potions.  Her own knowledge was more geared to the sort of sleep from which one never woke so she was very keen on the nuances of the girl's more subtle skills.  "I'm guessing the alcohol would be far cheaper in any event."  She commented wryly as she began to trust the chemist's knowledge and honesty on the subject.  When she gave her caution about elves and charms, Alma spoke up to reassure her.  "I can assure you my dear the lovely elf is quite safe from us as far as charms go, my questions were more general in nature."  She paused as Haliyra brought the tea in fine china, as if it were a ladies social and not a discussion of how to drug and subdue the unsuspecting.<br/><br/>As they enjoyed their tea, Alma added a few points to make clear Betty's understanding of her interest.  "As you might well imagine, someone interested in abducting certain individuals in a crowded place like Yartar, might have interest in your services.  We would be,<i>concerned</i>, if you were to offer them to just anyone.  I do hope you can understand my feelings in this matter."  Alma always thought it best to hide her iron fist in the softest of gloves.  "As for your elf, if you find her company enjoyable, we may be able to arrange for you to have a bit more time with her."  Alma watched Betty's eyes carefully for any sign of reaction to her proposal.  "In fact, we may be offering her membership, on a trial basis of course.  We have a proposition for her, and yourself as well if you would like to hear it."<br/><br/>She turned to Haliyra "go check on them, tell Samantha we will be there soon."  She had stated 'we' as if she expected Betty to join her but just in case she had other ideas, she was kind enough to ask.  "So what say you my dear, care to join me for a bit of business?"