Seeing Lucas so comfortably settled, Shift moved with greater ease, quickly taking his seat at the table and addressing his host. "This is more than enough." Picking off a piece of the bread, he methodically began working away at it. After a few bites, and hearing Lucas highlight the amenities, Shift began to feel their arrangement was decidedly one-sided. Here he was, a largely successful merchant, doing nothing but take from the man before him. From a business perspective, it was great; he gained shelter and food at no real cost. The thing is, he didn't become a merchant for material gain.<br/><br/>Glancing up from his food, and meeting the eyes of his host, Shift calmly declares, "After exploring town tomorrow, and securing things of interest, I'll be taking my leave. Before that time comes though, I'd like to repay your kindness. Would you be willing to join me as I stock up? I'll happily pay you for guiding and advising me." As those words end, another piece of bread plops into his mouth, deliberately chewed and swallowed.