Jinai agreed with a nod and looked around to make sure no one was looking before slipping out into the hall. She put a finger to her lips to motion for Jude to be silent before slipping down the way. she could hear the murmur of voices and quietly, she stood beside the door.
"Yes, well, it's becoming increasingly more difficult due to the extra soldiers needed at the boarders these days."
"Yes, I know, quite trying, really," Vesrik replied, boredly.
"Yes, well.." replied the other, obviously Lord Christy. "I was hoping you'd be a bit more..."
"Ten thousand gold is the price, Lord Christy. It is what it is."
She could hear Lord Christy sigh. She wandered what they were talking about.
"I suppose I'll have ot make payments then.." Lord Christy muttered. Jinai could have swore she felt Vesrik's slimy smile as she peered through the key hole and watched the man pace through the room.
"You're a good man, Lord Christy. And as usual, business is always appreciated." And he paused to patronize the man. "Aw, don't look so glum. Wasn't there a girl you said you were set up to meet? Something hot and would look well without her dress?"
Jinai's skin crawled as again,s he could feel the slimyness in Vesirk's tone.
But it seemed Lord Christy perked up, but just a little.
"A resource of mine said she might come. As a bird. A swan but.." he flattened his lips. "I found quite a few swans, but no Lady Thames."
"Lady Thames? The name isn't familiar."
"Yes, I had only met her but once myself but..." he shook his head. "Let me tell you, she was all over me like an animal! I've never done suhc a thing. My wife, so prudent, the poor dear but oh- to think I've lived a whole life wihtout that!"
Vesrik grinned at the man's words and replied softly, almost like a hiss, "Interesting... Well, if I shall see the perfect swan this evneing, I'll be sure to let you know."
Or not..a nd see what all this fuss was about himself...