As they walked through the market place Piper took in all the goods that were on display. Merchants called out their wares and tried to get as many buyers as possible. As she walked through the crowds she was happy that she had the light armor, it gave her easy movement and the weight was something she was already getting used to. Balthazar had seen something he wanted but she walked a little ways away from him to another stall that held many fine and strange items. There were daggers, gems, silks, a sword or two, and other pretty things. She knew she had to only get what was necessary but a sword with a gem encrusted pommel had caught her attention, â€œHow much for that sword?â€ The woman looked from the sword to the girl with light surprise and interest in her eyes, â€œNormally I would say that it was not for sale but tell me what it is that caught your eye on this piece?â€ The woman brought the sword before her so she could get a better look, â€œWell, I kind of just sensed it. Thatâ€™s weird isnâ€™t it?â€ The woman smiled, â€œWhat would you use the blade for?â€ â€œTo protect.â€ She said without a second thought since that is what a blade was for in her mind. It was not meant to kill but to protect those who cannot protect themselves. â€œIt is strange that a noble would think that way when they live a pampered life.â€ â€œWhat? I never saidâ€¦â€ â€œFive gold and thirty-eight silvers for the blade.â€ Piper hesitated at hearing the price of the sword but as she looked around at the womanâ€™s other wares she added, â€œIf you give me two sets of sharpening stones andâ€¦ this, â€œShe picked up a bracelet with a rune of protection on it that she had seen in one of her books, â€œIâ€™ll pay four gold and 40 silvers for all of these.â€ The stones were a fine quality and the bracelet was made of good strong leather, and she knew the sapphire gem was real and not fake.<br/><br/>The woman looked as though she would disagree but nodded and gave her all the items she wanted. She felt good that she had bargained for a lower price for good gear. When she took the blade out of the sheath it shined like the morning sun, the steel polished to perfection, and the balance was perfect. She attached the blade where it belonged on her hip and moved off to find Balthazar. What she found instead started her. She ran father into the crowds and when she saw someone that looked like Bal with his new quiver she nearly crashed into him. She peered up at the man and was glad to see that it was Bal, â€œWe have to get what we need and fast.â€ She hissed in a whispered tone so no one would hear her as she pushed two posters into his hands. One had a drawing of her and the other of him, and the price for her capture and his death was high enough to get anyone after them, â€œIâ€™m sorry , I never thought father would be this way about me leaving.â€ She looked irritated as she pulled her cowl lower when some guards walked by, â€œThe bastard hates losing property so I really should have expected this.â€