A special order

You consider the offer, and with no better prospects, it seems foolish to not take it.

"I accept" you say with a slight bow of the head. "I cannot say for how long, or how much help I will be, but I cant deny the potential to enrich ourselves"

There was slight applause from the halfling, and the orc nearly came in for another massive hug before restraining herself.

"Master elf, a word in private, please?" She said as she motioned towards the corner of the room. Following her along, you sit opposite her at the round table. With nothing to look at but her and the wall, the anxious appearance on her face was clear.

"Thank you, again, for saving Jalen. He is a good friend. That must not have been easy for you, sparing your enemy, like that."

"I dont have enemies" you reply with a practiced smile "only competitors. I didn't catch your name, by the way"

"Malay" She opened her hand to you with her response "and yours?"

"My name is Mysilghana, but most locals have trouble with that, so they simply call me Missy"

"Glad to meet you Mysilghana" her pronunciation was perfect, and she wore that skill with pride on her face. A singular , gentle laugh escaped your lips.

"Now, about your question?" You change the subject again "I dont imagine you chose to speak to me alone just to exchange pleasantries"

"Of course, sorry" She looked past you for a moment before sneaking. "Are you good at your job? At alchemy, I mean"

"Yes, very good I would say." Your eyes squint at her "are you worried about me in battle?"

"No, not that. I was hoping" she paused again "i want you to make another potion. I'll pay well for it."

"Okay" you respond warily "you seem to be making a big deal of this. What's bothering you."

"Jalen matters a great deal to me. More than he knows. Hes been gracious and kind and patient and....and Ive never met someone like that before. I want to know him better, for him to feel for me as I do for him"

"You want me to make a love potion for you." You say flatly, cutting to the bare bones.

"Yes" she said, still carrying embarassment "not forever, just for a time. After today, I can't stand the thought of losing him, not without at least one time where we can be together"

"Very well" from stories you've heard through the trade, love potions are rarely good news. They're decent money, but they tend to scar your reputation, either from the one who bought it or the one who they used it on. You dont have a reputation here to ruin, and didnt intend to stay here long enough to build one. "I know how to do that. I'll need your help getting the ingredients together to make it, while Jalen recovers."