I don't deal in "free." Information without value is no information worth having at all.
( She dismisses, which should give the man a sliver of insight into the kind of place she comes from. The next few days in Thorne will likely be a huge learning curve for her: the deluge of information alone will be enough to keep her well and truly busy. )
... And besides, the knowledge I seek stretches beyond that which most are likely to have.
( She needs specific arcane and political information. Anyone volunteering that for free is someone of which Benedikta would be suspicious. )
no subject
( Benedikta offers a wry smile in response. )
I don't deal in "free." Information without value is no information worth having at all.
( She dismisses, which should give the man a sliver of insight into the kind of place she comes from. The next few days in Thorne will likely be a huge learning curve for her: the deluge of information alone will be enough to keep her well and truly busy. )
... And besides, the knowledge I seek stretches beyond that which most are likely to have.
( She needs specific arcane and political information. Anyone volunteering that for free is someone of which Benedikta would be suspicious. )