I was only a few steps away when they saw me. Black porn I walked towards it as the bodies sank into the floor. I could tell he was alone and stood, drawing a knife. My other knife struck quickly in and out under his arm. I nodded, “Merchant Peddler.”
He grinned, “Only you call me that.”
I smiled and looked from the old Imperial Guard Captain to a once wandering peddler, “The mages will seek rich merchants to corrupt.”
The peddler nodded, “They have already made overtures.”
I looked at him and he waved it away, “I never liked mages.”
I smiled, “How many are thinking about their offers?”
He pursed his lips, “Maybe merchant Taylor and Peterson.”
I nodded, “Then I need to explain my position.”
He laughed with the captain, “Everyone knows your position.”
I smiled, “Try not to draw their attention.”
They nodded and I slipped out. I looked around the square and knelt beside the guild master. I could see the hairs on the back of my hand as they stood up. I hung there for a few minutes until the guard went past.
