Markets (2)
"Well, what do you want to get first~?"
Pursing my lips, I looked around the bustling square for a moment before turning back towards the rest of my family, looking towards each.
"Anyone have anything in particular they want to get? Or at least see?"
Camara and Kalia shook their heads, while Yiksa pursed her lips as well, scanning the marketplace, her emerald green eyes narrowed.
Aethisia spoke up first, coughing gently into her fist as she said "Alcohol? Or maybe some books?"
Blinking, I stared at her for a moment before saying "Those are two vastly different things, Aethisia. Pray tell how you just... jumped between the two?"
Coughing again, she blushed slightly as she looked away, much to the amusement of Rhefia.
"You must've really liked that liquor from last night huh~? Did the buzz feel nice?"
Rhefia's tone was teasing, and Camara smirked as she added "She did like the cider, so much so that she was trying to convince me to participate in the game as well to earn us another bottle..."
I rolled my eyes at that, staring at my middle daughter for a few moments more before sighing, saying "What about books then Rhefia? How much coin are we talking for them?"
Looking over from where she had thrown her arm around our youngest daughter, she said "Roughly 10 Silvers for a shorter book, upwards of 40 for a decently long one on advanced subjects. It all depends on what kind of books you want."
Nodding, I glanced towards Yiksa, who was still looking around the marketplace.
"What about you, Yiksa? What are you looking for?"
My Dark Elf concubine fixed her gaze on me as she shrugged, saying "Nothing in particular. just curious to see what the city and its people are like. I don't need anything special, so don't worry about me."
"Alright, if that's fine with you... Well, let's just meander around then; see if anything catches our eyes. If you see something you like, say something; as long as its not outlandishly expensive, we can buy it. Okay girls?"
Turning towards my three daughters, I looked at each of them as they nodded, before my stern expression softened.
"Come on then. Let's go~!"
Clapping my hands together, I led my family out into the square, deciding to look at the small stalls in the middle first.
All around us were different types of people, and I noticed that some were being open about their sexual actions; an Orc was receiving a hand job from a tanned Elf woman, while two Boarkin were moaning loudly as the futa creampied her mate, all while they laid on a spread out rug and peddled their wares to the passerby's.
No one seemed surprised or openly disdained the acts, but some of the shoppers would avoid those areas.
However, seeing that none of the citizenry or guards seemed to care about the blatant sex happening inside the square made me rather surprised; to me, sex was something that held some form of intimacy between my partner and I...
Though, I also didn't mind simply giving myself to someone to use as they pleased, so I guess my thinking was a little weird... and slightly hypocritical?
Either way, some of the stalls were selling products relating to sex; medicines and herbs to enhance ones libido or fluids, a stall that sold replica's of various kinds of penises made from some soft looking material, and a stall that sold cock sleeves, with the owner happily demonstrating the proper way to use and clean out a sleeve after she came inside it.
However, those kinds of stalls were outnumbered by the shops selling other items, with the main stalls being those selling either foodstuffs or weapons.
Both were equally abundant, with many of the stall owners glaring at one another as they tried to reel in customers, shouting out deals and discounts to entice the vast crowd.
One such stall owner called out to us, saying "Hey! Deerkin family! One spear isn't enough sometimes, so how about a sword? Perfect for use inside of tighter spaces! I'll outfit your entire family with a blade of your choosing!"
Glancing at Rhefia, I saw the woman chuckle softly as she walked over to the stall, which made the Boarkin grin.
Following her, we all curiously scanned the sharp blades on the table, one of which was scooped up by Rhefia.
Running her finger alongside the edge, she glanced at the stall owner, who was about to open her mouth.
"Is this... Tuskan Steel? Or is it just Aug Iron?"
The Boarkin's grin grew wider as she proudly proclaimed "Tuskan Steel of course! Why would I bother selling such fragile metal like Aug Iron~?"
"Oh shut up Vienna! Not everyone can afford Tuskan Steel you boorish Boar!"
Hearing a stall owner behind us shouting at the Boarkin, we all chuckled softly as the woman, Veinna, grinned smugly.
"Sorry for being capable, Beu~! Let me treat you to some beer tonight when I make this sale~!"
Glancing over my shoulder, I saw a short, petite Elf snapping her teeth at the Boarkin, before she let out a huff and turned away.
"Personally, I don't use swords, but I do need a dagger; preferably something with some weight to it?"
Gently placing the sword back down, Rhefia stared at the Boarkin as she nodded, lifting up the lid to a crate and removing a broad dagger.
"This here is a seax, and it's perfect for both fighting and butchering, as well as hacking away at thick ropes. Used by the sailors as a multi-tool, and quite popular amongst the Orc Tribes as a common blade."
Nodding, Rhefia took the blade from Vienna, asking "How much?" as she inspected the flat of the blade.
"For you~? How does 35 Silvers sound? That includes a sheath and a whetstone too~!"
Vienna wore a large smile as she stared at Rhefia, the hope in her eyes apparent.
Chuckling, Rhefia raised a brow as she said "35 is the average price of a broadsword. 20 Silvers."
Clicking her tongue, Vienna sighed as she gestured towards the large spear on Rhefia's back, which both Rhefia and Aethisia wore.
"Since you and your... sister? both seem to be warriors, how about 35 for the seax and a normal dagger?"
Looking at Aethisia, Rhefia puffed out her chest slightly as she said "See? Your Dama's still got it~!"
Vienna widened her eyes as Aethisia rolled her eyes, crossing her muscled arms across her chest.
"Dama, please. Negotiate first, then brag."
I chuckled softly at that, making Rhefia pout as she turned back towards the Boarkin merchant.
"Let me see the dagger first."
This went on for a little longer, and eventually I parted ways with 37 Silvers after Rhefia managed to haggle with the woman, adding another dagger to the mix.
Strapping the giant dagger to her hip, she handed one to Camara and the other to Kalia, surprising the girls.
"What? Aethisia is more then capable with her fists, but you two not so much. At the very least, someone will think twice when they see some steel on you."
With that, she turned towards me and frowned, looking me over.
Raising a brow, I met her gaze, which made her frown more.
"Maybe we should get you a cloak?"
Snorting, I grabbed her hand and pulled her away, everyone else chuckling as we made our way to the next stalls.
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Got anything you think the family needs to buy? Let me know~!
Cause besides a few... specialty items, and perhaps a servant/slave, I'm drawing a blank lol~!
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