Cutting Straight to Business

Aakur also leaned forward, resting his arms on the desk. 

"I won't question your abilities or your competency, given Straka's recommendation. But I must ask. Have you any experience with mineral acid washes?"

Rizz rubbed his chin. A hair of hesitance showed in his gaze, but it couldn't deter from his cocky grin. 

"I'm not entirely unfamiliar with the process…"

"If you can teach me how to properly perform such an acid wash, at least for one particular resource we have on hand, then I will do all I can to make it worth your while. Name your price." 

The molekin young master stood and bowed without reservation, startling even the level-headed goblin. "If you can do so now, that would be best for the sake of my business and your coin purse." 

Rizz dropped all hints of arrogance from his expression. Instead, he radiated a solemn, respectful air of dependability.