Where Lawyers Fear to Tread

"The instructions were simple enough. Take the coin and purchase accommodation here in Spree for the client. They desired to buy a brothel here, and needed to know the price and identity of a potential seller." The Lawyer paused to take a deep pull from the bottle of cheap whiskey before him.

"Who was this client." Rob questioned, sniffing the rum once again before pouring a small amount. The glassware was like nothing he'd ever seen, engraved with trees and roots and animals in such a dense and elaborate scene that it might have been opaque. He gazed at the obvious wealth such a cup implied.

Limey clenched his eyes tightly shut for a moment. "They didn't say. I don't think names are really their thing, if you know what I mean." He waved a hand, "It all seemed so simple. And then I arrived here. Of all things, an elf owned the place. Sweet enough girl, she'd been here since before- well you know. Owned the place outright. Not a chance she'd sell."

Frowning, the half-breed sipped the drink. It was every bit as sweet and smooth as he remembered. He considered the Lawyer's tale, nodding to keep him going.

"So I secured the lodging requested and waited to tell the client the bad news. I-I don't even remember what she said. I don't remember anything except that the former owner just signed it over. Not even a word of resistance. She knew everything. Everything about me. Said that she'd ruin me if I didn't do as she'd asked. Promised I'd be alright so long as I just forgot." Looking at him, Limey whispered, "She said you'd come. Picked out the bottle. The stool. Everything."

Rob growled softly, leaning close. "What does she want with me?"

"She wants you to take a job. To run this place for her. Make it successful. She says it's important." Giving a shrug, the lawyer pressed his face into his hands.

"She wants me to run a brothel. Why'd she need all the theatrics?" He chuckled to himself and took a gulp of the rum.

"She's waiting for your answer downstairs." Limey stumbled off his stool. "I'm supposed to take you there and wait outside." He glanced at Rob. "You'll understand. Once you meet her you'll understand."