Back at the Inn

The duo got up and followed the server without question. They were guided back into the basement, to the exact same room he'd visited hours ago. Inside, Oli laughed and bowed to a familiar face. "Hello again. I wasn't expecting to see you again."

An old-looking man bowed in response, smiling. "Of course, I'm here. This is the room assigned to me, for both appraisals and exchanges. And it's the number you've been allotted for your marker."

"Oh, that would explain it," chuckled Oli.