Well, she was a tad surprised that he was able to sting so many G.S.R. pelts together to fit her... or more that he<em>had</em>one at the ready.  Still, it was soft,<em>very</em>soft.  She liked it... even if he<em>was</em>trying to cheat her, but she wouldn't<em>know</em>that now would she?  Besides, it<em>did</em>seem reasonable enough in price... and she did have a duty to support the Northern cultures if she could as one of the future rulers of the North with her Father...<br/><br/>"I approve." she said, and retrieved raw jade, already broken into proper bits, to hand<em>directly</em>to the shopkeep,<em>not</em>to the Dynast first "Thank you, sir.  Make sure he knows I'm thanking him."<br/><br/>She then proceeds to put the shawl on, finding it fit quite well and was adorably soft.  Best still, it was large enough that she could make Mera wear it... and nothing else...<br/><br/>"Now, what did you have in mind for payment for this act of kindness on your part?" she asked, still having the regal air about her.<br/><br/>(I love Resources 4 (I think that's what I have...))