10
Magery
Julian knocked on the door, making a firm staccato series of thumps against the wood. A muffled voice from within indicated the occupant would be with them in a minute, so he stepped back and waited. Beside him, Raedrick smirked slightly but said nothing.
A short while later, the door swung open, revealing the woman Julian met the night before in the taproom. She was, if possible, even more lovely than he recalled, garbed in a dark green dress that was just as well-crafted as her clothing from last night. Recognition flashed across her face as she saw him, and she frowned.
"You again. I thought I made myself clear last night: I don't want to be bothered by the likes of you."
Julian fought down a surge of irritation. "We're here on business, Mistress Klemins."
Her frown deep
