"Its 300 silvers for the duration of our... journey, not each day." I admire a long sword with loving hands as I take care not to touch the razor sharp edge as it glistens in the light.<br/><br/>"I can't tell you much detail until you're in. But this much I CAN tell you." Duncan sets the sword down gently and moves onto the double axe.<br/><br/>"You will aid me in protecting a Lady in disguise. She is... hunted for the next 12 days" his eyes flick over to hers " ...yes by that very Shade that tried to kill us last night." I say. "300 silvers is a fair trade for your time but the reputation of making weapons capable of slaying a shade..." I smile "now that my dear Aurora is priceless. Imagine the line outside that door when people from all over hear or Aurora the Shade slayer!"<br/><br/>I put the heavy axe back in it's place and turn to face you.<br/><br/>"I won't lie to you. It won't be easy and it WILL be dangerous. But in the end you'll be able to come back here and double your prices if you so wish to do so." I cross my arms and watch your reaction.<em>"IF we come back a live."</em>he thinks to himself.<br/><br/>"If you agree to join me in arms then I need you to find a way to slay a Shade. Perhaps you can fashion a blade that can do that. Or at the very least find a way to slow it down even. I'll take what ever advantage we can get."<br/><br/>"I'll also need a fine but light blade for the Lady to carry. It should not be too ornate and should appear to be just a regular sword but it should do more damage than a regular sword. She will pay for that of course."<br/><br/>Duncan knew that he cannot put a price on Aurora's life nor will he expect her to sell hers for a mere 300. But he hoped that she would come with him for he needed her skill and expertise in weapons if he had any chance at all in protecting Gweneth. The shade was just one assassin. How many more were out there waiting for a chance at her throat, he didn't know. But he knew that protecting her in a town of scum would be even harder unless he was well prepaired. He needed her.<br/><br/>"Are you with me Aurora?"<br/>