He waves a hand dismissively. "It is of no concern; I, too, have been exceptionally busy, and always look forward to our chats. Although, I must say, I didn't call you here for pleasantries. It seems there've been a number of serious concerns raised by your recent... adjustment of prices, regarding the usage of your teleportation circle, namely that it's become far too expensive, for the traditional merchants. I also hear that you've gone and levied a<em>tax</em>on some of my cities, as part of this same arrangement?" He doesn't sound irritated, more curious and amused, than anything.