Jin was eternally grateful that his friend McAlister had all that gold. It was because of this vast amount of money, that when Jin was sent to this city against his will, that he had a means of temporarily supporting himself. Rather than entertain the idea of finding a means back to his home, Jin instead sought to root himself in Rhy?Din. Luck was with him as he walked through the market, happily munching away on an apple he?d purchased a few stalls back. For it was during this afternoon stroll, that his dark blue eyes landed on a storefront that was up for sale.
The bottom operated as an empty and flat room that could be set up in any manner of the owner?s choosing, which was much to his liking, and the second floor was a comfortably sized apartment. It was almost like Jin?s Third Eye, back in Karnaca. He wrote down the contact information in that ever-present pocketbook of his, then turned and continued on his way.
He later on met with the property?s owner, an older gentleman by the name of Harold Barrilsmead, who was a wealthy merchant seeking retirement.
?So you worked out of the store until recently?? Jin asked as he and Mister Barrilsmead sat at a small table in a quaint caf?, enjoying a cup of coffee while they conducted business.
?Yes, I started as a vendor here in the market like most do, and when I saved up enough funds to afford the building and provide for my wife and the baby, I bought it and expanded the business.? Mister Barrilsmead, Jin was quickly learning, was a long-winded but genial individual, so he listened to the stories the old man wove without complaint.
?I see, and your business was initially what, exactly??
?Well, my brother was a hunter, so we made a deal. He could get me furs for very cheap prices, and I could turn around and sell them. He was damn good at it too, always gave me high quality stuff. Eventually, more started to come and then he married the daughter of a farmer, I started getting grains and crop in too.?
?So you eventually became a general store rather than a single specialization??
?Pretty much.? Mister Barrilsmead agreed. ?All sorts of things started coming in, especially when I opened the shop. And now, some years later, here we are. My sons are grown, one is in the watch, the other likes to go treasure hunting, and I?m looking to retire.?
?Well, Mister Barrilsmead, I?m-? Jin paused short when the older man lifted a hand to halt him.
?Please, call me Harold.?
?Alright?Harold. As I was saying, I like the property a good deal and would happily take it off your hands. What?s the price??
Some several hours of discussion later, Jin and Harold parted ways with the agreement on a price and time of meeting to exchange gold for the building?s deed and keys.
The bottom operated as an empty and flat room that could be set up in any manner of the owner?s choosing, which was much to his liking, and the second floor was a comfortably sized apartment. It was almost like Jin?s Third Eye, back in Karnaca. He wrote down the contact information in that ever-present pocketbook of his, then turned and continued on his way.
He later on met with the property?s owner, an older gentleman by the name of Harold Barrilsmead, who was a wealthy merchant seeking retirement.
?So you worked out of the store until recently?? Jin asked as he and Mister Barrilsmead sat at a small table in a quaint caf?, enjoying a cup of coffee while they conducted business.
?Yes, I started as a vendor here in the market like most do, and when I saved up enough funds to afford the building and provide for my wife and the baby, I bought it and expanded the business.? Mister Barrilsmead, Jin was quickly learning, was a long-winded but genial individual, so he listened to the stories the old man wove without complaint.
?I see, and your business was initially what, exactly??
?Well, my brother was a hunter, so we made a deal. He could get me furs for very cheap prices, and I could turn around and sell them. He was damn good at it too, always gave me high quality stuff. Eventually, more started to come and then he married the daughter of a farmer, I started getting grains and crop in too.?
?So you eventually became a general store rather than a single specialization??
?Pretty much.? Mister Barrilsmead agreed. ?All sorts of things started coming in, especially when I opened the shop. And now, some years later, here we are. My sons are grown, one is in the watch, the other likes to go treasure hunting, and I?m looking to retire.?
?Well, Mister Barrilsmead, I?m-? Jin paused short when the older man lifted a hand to halt him.
?Please, call me Harold.?
?Alright?Harold. As I was saying, I like the property a good deal and would happily take it off your hands. What?s the price??
Some several hours of discussion later, Jin and Harold parted ways with the agreement on a price and time of meeting to exchange gold for the building?s deed and keys.