"I assure you, it is no trouble at all. Most of my important business is conducted under similar circumstances." He kisses the woman fawning over him. "Sometimes even more distracting. Go ahead, speak." He considers the scroll and jar, as Draiss pulls them out. "Very interesting. You do not mind, of course, if I have my mages examine them, correct? And all you wish in return is the scroll in my possession, yes?"