Happenings --<br/><br/>As Velkyn approached, the Amazing Zograthy grinned toothly, sensing that he would be able to extract a fool from her hard-earned coins.   "Come closer, madam, come!" he said, gesticulating wildly as he motioned for her to draw nearer.   "Wiser men have come to me for direction and guidance, young lady, for the Amazing Zograthy sees all and knows all!  A double fist of silver for a turn of the cards or a vision in the crystal; a treble fist of gold for the secrets of the multiverse!"<br/><br/>He then stared at Val, smiling quizzically.  The man sensed something amiss perhaps.<br/><br/>"Has calamity befallen you?" he inquired to Velkyn.   "Poor girl.  But the girl did not come to see the Amazing Zograthy sooner, so now she must pay for fate's products at an inflated price.  Ah, fate, a lousy cheat and a dishonest middleman.  Alas, place your faith in me, girl, and my provenance shall see you through!"<br/><br/>With that, the Amazing Zograthy placed a palm out, awaiting pre-payment.