If you need any help with more practical affairs in the future, then please let me know. [He meant that sincerely-- and, with a teasing smile, finally shoved the box into a place where Hubert couldn't rightfully ignore it anymore.]
In the meanwhile, all I expect of you is to take care of yourself.
[Lorenz knew the look of a hard working man when he saw it, and knew very well that Hubert was likely spreading himself thinner than he let on. With a self-satisfied chuckle, Lorenz rolled down his sleeves and made to see himself out.]
See you another time, in hopefully more interesting circumstances.
[Inside the package, should Hubert care to look, was a pristine sack of fine coffee beans and a complimentary package of elongated, double baked biscuits that were flavored with nuts. The biscuits were too hard to eat on their own... but, when paired with a hot beverage, made a satisfactory snack.]
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[A neat, evasive answer. Not unexpected.]
I expended quite a bit of it last month, to aid in my spellcasting. I prefer to keep a healthy supply on hand. And so here we are.
[With that taken care of, Hubert writes something on a label; it looks like utter chickenscratch.]
Now, you've been persistent. Don't expect gratitude from an exchange of business. [He's offered, repeatedly. Hubert will not offer again.]
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If you need any help with more practical affairs in the future, then please let me know. [He meant that sincerely-- and, with a teasing smile, finally shoved the box into a place where Hubert couldn't rightfully ignore it anymore.]
In the meanwhile, all I expect of you is to take care of yourself.
[Lorenz knew the look of a hard working man when he saw it, and knew very well that Hubert was likely spreading himself thinner than he let on. With a self-satisfied chuckle, Lorenz rolled down his sleeves and made to see himself out.]
See you another time, in hopefully more interesting circumstances.
[Inside the package, should Hubert care to look, was a pristine sack of fine coffee beans and a complimentary package of elongated, double baked biscuits that were flavored with nuts. The biscuits were too hard to eat on their own... but, when paired with a hot beverage, made a satisfactory snack.]