Date Part 4

Just as they were settling back into a more relaxed conversation, the waiter returned to their table, this time carrying a small leather folder. "I hope everything was to your satisfaction," he said, placing the folder down in front of Richard.

"Everything was excellent, thank you," Richard replied, picking up the folder to examine the bill inside.

The total came to 800 units. Richard raised his eyebrows slightly, but he didn't show any other signs of surprise. He knew that the currency system in the camp had been established to facilitate trade and transactions, given that the traditional currency had become obsolete.