The market was as busy as ever, and Vin did his best maneuver past the people blocking his path. He walked briskly, going from store to store. Vin picked out toys that he thought a three year old would find entertaining. He picked out fine cloaks that a young potions maker would probably find pleasant to the eye, and after all was bought, he started making his way back to the small house he lived in with Jem and Milo.
Vin was about to exit the market when a man came and stood in front of him. He was quite short compared to Vin, and the larger man thought the scowl on his face was amusing. The man began to speak, "Do you remember me?"
Shaking his head in response, Vin started wondering how he had offended this man. He asked, "Did I offend you at any time?"
The smaller man laughed in a mo
