|
|
Post by Vhagar on Jun 19, 2014 18:01:58 GMT -5
Iro was a portly woman with a red face and pale hair.
"One or two, but the last was several months ago. The price of Yi Ti wine has risen, and saffron is extremely expensive now. Few can afford it with the prices we have at present. But I have a suspicion that it may be obtained on the black market, though that has its own risks," Iro explained.
|
|
|
|
Post by Vhagar on Jun 19, 2014 18:32:55 GMT -5
"Mine too. We should look after one another, all of us," Iro suggested. "It is either that or we submit to New Valyria. I should not mind that, if myself and my family were permitted to keep our wealth and status. But will the Magisters care for it? I think not. They would surely lose their rank."
She pause for a moment.
"Insuring your ships will only waste money, these days."
|
|
|
|
Post by Vhagar on Jun 19, 2014 18:48:24 GMT -5
"That is not for us to decide," Iro remarked. "I heard that the Summit had already begun but I don't know if Westeros or Tyrosh sent anyone. There's merchants here, always, but noblemen and the like, I couldn't tell you."
|
|
|
|
Post by Vhagar on Jun 19, 2014 19:03:30 GMT -5
"I can do that," Iro agreed. "No doubt someone will know soon enough. You know how it is, these things take time to arrange. The highborn can't shit without holding a meeting about it first."
|
|
|
|
Post by Vhagar on Jun 19, 2014 19:22:21 GMT -5
"I can do that, as long as I have free reign over the funds," Iro remarked. "You cannot afford to be haggling over the price at present. The captain will have to be sure you have the funds for him. The situation is not so bad there are no ships to Volantis at all."
|
|
|
|
Post by Vhagar on Jun 19, 2014 19:56:57 GMT -5
"I can do that. Why three? Is there anything else you need? Will you speak for me, should it come to that?" Iro asked.
|
|
|
|
Post by Vhagar on Jun 20, 2014 5:45:14 GMT -5
"I do my best," said Iro. "I will ask for three cabins if they can be got."
|
|
all alone and also really bored 
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too