Dear me, you silly little thing. I wouldn't have achieved this level of status and wealth if I only did business with the morally incorruptible. Otrebus Delagia can be a crime boss all he wants -- I care not, so long as there's money to be made. But that is no way to talk about one's employer, is it?

Then why are you wasting my time talking to me? I'm here on mister Delagia's invitation. If he didn't send you, then I have no business with you.

Finally. You may lead the way.

Well, spit it out. Did mister Delagia send you? I am waiting for an escort to the Salty Futtocks hotel.

Yes. Mister Delagia, the one who invited me here for a very profitable business meeting. He's your employer, isn't he? I would certainly feel more welcome had he come to meet me personally. I guess business etiquette means nothing in the provinces. Well, let us get going. I am tired and wish to rest. You may now escort me to the Salty Futtocks hotel. I was told a luxurious suite had been prepared for me there.

Very well. I'll send word to Otrebus Delagia that I shall meet him tomorrow. It'll be a long meeting, I'd wager, so until then I wish to be left to rest undisturbed. I've been told that my room's the second door on the second floor. I trust they have proper locks on the doors. I have brought a large collection of moth-silk samples with me, and I want them to remain secure when I'm at the meeting tomorrow. I no longer have need for your services. Here. A drake for your trouble. Now leave me alone.

All in good time. First take me to the hotel.