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[transgressings]

I may not have much standing as a result of my designation, but if there is anything I can do at all, Mr. Sims, please do not hesitate to inform me.

But I will reach out to my potential investor in the meanwhile.

[compellingstatement]

It's nothing you can help with.
But I appreciate the offer.
I'll speak with you tomorrow.

late the next day

[compellingstatement]

He said you could have the shop.
Please just let me know who to send the paperwork to as soon as possible.

[transgressings]

[ she won't inquire, since it isn't her place, but — ]

I hope you did not experience any undue problems on my behalf.

And if there is anything from the shop that would be of interest to you, consider it a gift. With my thanks.

[compellingstatement]

I can assure you my problems are in no way related to you as a person, Ms. Ives.

I don't know what she actually sold there.
I never visited.
If you wanted to look over the inventory and let me know what she had?
Did she have charms for making incredibly annoying people unlucky?
I could do with one of those.

[transgressings]

Still, it sounds as though it may not have transpired without some difficulties for you, and for that I am sorry.

I can send you a list for your perusal. If anything seems particularly useful, I would have no trouble parting with it.

If it is a luck charm you seek, or a bad luck charm, there may be someone in this city capable of crafting one.

[compellingstatement]

Thank you.
And please don't give me a name.
Involving someone else would just make them a target.
If there's something I can take from Lilith's existing collection, that ought to be better.

Although he might just target you.

[God damn it.]

Never mind.
I don't need anything, Ms. Ives.
Thank you.

[transgressings]

Of course. Help yourself to whatever you need. It's the least I can offer in return.

Perhaps it would benefit us both if I knew the identity of the person you're referring to.

[ then she would at least be able to anticipate any future moves. ]

I trust you'll contact me if you decide otherwise, Mr. Sims.

[compellingstatement]

[He considers not telling her. But really, he's already made her a potential target for Elias by gifting her the shop.]

Elias Bouchard.
I'd advise that you avoid him.

And thank you, I will.