The Results of Training - Part 5

"Ah, we must make you a set of the finest sort!" Verdant said enthusiastically.

That made Oliver wince. "Actually, I would prefer if we didn't… There are other matters that I would rather be spending my gold on. I don't need an extra shiny bit of plate, when something a tenth of the price might do the job."

"Will you not allow me to make a gift of it to you, my Lord?" Verdant said. "It would not do for you to be dressed in a manner that does not reflect the magnitude of your being."

"The magnitude of my being?" Oliver repeated with a raised eyebrow, sharing a look with the others, trying to find someone else that realized just how odd a phrase that was. Apparently, it was only Amelia who did, for she was pulling a face at it. Everyone else seemed to be of the same of opinion. "No, Verdant. I can't have my retainers buying equipment for me. It is I that is meant to do that for you."