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A very transparent frown crossed his face as she removed the plant. He had thought his offer very generous, and watching her remove one of his items was frustrating. She even further expanded the demand for a gross amount of food. The large wolf lifted his head and looked at her directly, jaw set and voice stern. “I’ll give you half of that for what you offer,” he countered, and flicked one ear to show his displeasure in the deal.
“Our blankets aren’t like the ones you’ll find elsewhere,” he further explained. “They are…ornate, and well made. You would make more profit for them elsewhere,” Anatole concluded, thinking of the vast amount of supplies returned from the Festival. While he himself had not gone, the bounty brought back considerable gain considering what they had taken. “I’ll give you three blankets and meet your other terms for all the items. And you make keep the bag which they come in,” he added, looking at her pointedly. Their bags were likewise decorated, and while this was something many in the tribe did to pass time, their value had been impressed on the scout.
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