Absent minded. Slightly deranged. Ruthless… in progress.
Damn politicians. Damn schemers.
She couldn’t hold back any longer. “Remember, Mr. Big-Time Merchant,” Edelma burst out, an uncharacteristically mocking expression on her face, “without a city, you’re going to have a hard time trading and amassing fortunes.”
Guerevan was startled by the comment. “Indeed, indeed,” he replied, sitting up, annoyed at the sense that he was being judged. He quickly regained his composure. “There are so many variables to take into account…”
Edelma sighed and rolled her eyes. Then they both fell silent and basked in the night.