Greedy Merchant

Maria recognized Clark easily. She knew he had left to change so he wouldn't attract anyone to follow her or bim. The disguise was easy enough. There was also the fact that no one would connect the phantom appearance with Clark. He had not shown Devi publicly, there was no connection as far as everyone was concerned.

"So this is what he does." Part of Maria was impressed by this. It was the best way to avoid unnecessary trouble. Yet, she also felt a slight chill looking at Clark. She wasn't sure if it was the fact that he literally could act like another person or if it was the outfit itself.

He watched Clark walk right up to the merchant with the soap stones. "We have a daring customer. Sir, you look like just the man who would rush out to fight the wild beasts. The dashing clothing you have is clearly your way of showing that appearances mean nothing to the string!" The merchant used his talent to try and sweet talk Clark in to a better sale.