Zatriel's eyes went wide, looking down at the diminutive woman. Just for being the Guardian she was due some respect, but she had helped him out, making sure he was given his proper due. He had new respect for her. He smiled and waited for her to finish since she was obviously much more skilled at this than he.
The merchant turned back to her, blanching, coughing softly. "Well, with the way the economy is turning down these days, plus the trader fee, I can't give him the price you list... but I could give him more..." He was both embarassed by being found out and angry at her for making a fuss, as various people turned to look at his stall, some whispering. Reaching under the table he pulled out another three hundred dollars. "With nine coins, I can give him eight hundred total. I can't go any higher or I'll be taking a loss. I'm getting perilously close to not making a profit as it stands..."
The merchant turned back to her, blanching, coughing softly. "Well, with the way the economy is turning down these days, plus the trader fee, I can't give him the price you list... but I could give him more..." He was both embarassed by being found out and angry at her for making a fuss, as various people turned to look at his stall, some whispering. Reaching under the table he pulled out another three hundred dollars. "With nine coins, I can give him eight hundred total. I can't go any higher or I'll be taking a loss. I'm getting perilously close to not making a profit as it stands..."