Hot and cold, bought and sold

[Naesala sounds happy, although he's couching it in his usual, somewhat arrogant tone.] That went well. Hm, after all that, it's irritating to return to the world of paperwork.

[There's a pause... and then he starts singing. He's no heron, but he can at least carry a tune.]

I'd never imagined before that the world could be turned on its head
I'd never have thought to be here in this place
I'd never have dreamt that in love I'd be lost and so easily led
I guess I was caught by that hint of a smile on her face-

[He cuts himself off.] What on-? I was hoping not to be virused so soon, but that was foolish of me. ...At least I'm in private, that would have been embarrassing.

In my latest haul, I picked up something that I can't resell. Not that I didn't try, but some things are embarrassingly stupid, even to me. Not to mention that some things are anatomically impossible.

I don't want it around the castle any longer, so while it pains me to do this for anything, I'm planning to give it away. Foster good relations, and all that.

Does anyone want some Begnion pornography? The Love Slave, volume 9. An epic tale of forbidden romance between a hawk laguz and her master. Or, you know, more exploitative work. I shudder to think who had to pose for this.