Alwyn considers the new offer, noting the large stock of tents and bedrolls he has, but only one staff, thinly carved of a smooth, bleached. Selise's staff is of different design, and it will complement the one he already has nicely. Ultimately he is a father first no matter his mercantile instincts, and this is Lianna's first big task out of the village. The promise that an armed and capable man will look out for her, even if she probably won't need it, is worth a few coin. “Very well good man, I find your proposal acceptable.  Go and deal with these lawbreakers,”