[he seems to be putting some thought into claude's latest questions, at least, unlike before—where he immediately had some cheeky non-answer to offer. it is hard to tell what this humble medicine seller deems reasonable to answer.]

To change my wares every time I go someplace new would be quite... expensive. [a pause] No, I just stock up on the usual. Perhaps pull together new inventory, once in a while.

[besides, they are just tools—he is the one that commands the mysticism of it all, and how their function can apply to what he needs in the moment.

a small grin forms his lips, now, at the offer.]

It is best to travel light in this world, and so I do not need payment. It has been an — interesting — conversation, after all.