My bones start to doubt the beating was worth it.

Go ahead. Laugh. I don't care anymore.

I'm really not happy about the Tong thug having died. What if they think it was my doing?

Listen. When I asked you to retrieve my gold, I never said it should be at the expense of my health. I'll just take the money and remember to never again ask you for help. Here's your cut.

So you just came here to mock me? Get out of my sight.

That was your plan for retrieving the gold? After the rough beating you gave me, of course I want the money back. I think I suffered enough.

That was your plan for retrieving the gold? Couldn't you figure out a more pleasant method? Well, I guess it worked. You gave me quite the beating, so it better be worth it.

You again? You're here to kick a mer when he's already down? I have nothing left to be extorted of. You cut-throats have sucked me dry.

Just leave me alone.

Thank you, %PCName. I've been able to run my business without anyone bothering me.

Such a simple task, and you failed. Can outlanders do anything right?

Interfering with Camonna Tong business won't end well for your health.

You don't need to remind me. I won't be forgetting the Bosmer's tears.

You killed the Bosmer. That's not what I asked for. Because of your incompetence, people might think it's the Tong's doing. You won't be getting the full cut. This is your pay. You better be happy with it. Now, it's better I won't be seen with you.

You killed the Bosmer. That's not what I asked for. Because of your incompetence, people might think it's the Tong's doing. You won't be getting the full cut. This is your pay. You better be happy with it. Now, it's better I won't be seen with you.

You got Sodreru Hlaalu to intervene? That's great news! Maybe now I won't need to worry about the Tong anymore. Please, take this. With the help of a Hlaalu high-up, I'll get the money back and you've more than earned your share. I'm glad to know the authorities in Narsis can be relied on. Also, I won't be needing these scrolls any time soon. Thank you, %PCName.

You're working with them? No! I won't let myself be bullied again. Come and fight me, thug.

You killed a Tong member? Do you understand what trouble it could get me into? What if they blame me and retaliate? Please, take your share and leave me alone. Let's hope your conduct hasn't doomed me.

You convinced a Tong thug? Impressive! You're really a life savior. Thank you, %PCName. Please, keep half of the money. You've earned it. And hopefully I won't be needing this scroll any time soon. I'm glad Narsis still has some righteous people.

I assume that everything went well for Gaelrin, didn't it?

Consider it taken care of. It's nothing you need to worry about now.

You're right. We can't let organized crime hinder the healthy trade that feeds this city. This would set a bad precedent for everyone in Narsis. Very well, I'll see what I can do. Gaelrin -- that was his name, correct? Assure him that he'll be compensated and we'll put more care into the safety of the local trade. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Please, trade is the domain of Narsis. We can't babysit every single business owner. The merchant should just report this to the guards, like everyone else.

You're right. Continuous harassment of outlander traders would set a bad precedent for everyone in Narsis. Very well, I'll see what I can do. Gaelrin -- that was his name, correct? Assure him that he'll be compensated and we'll put more care into the safety of the local trade. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

I understand that outlanders might face some challenges, but the Hlaalu capital has a thriving community of outlander tradesmen. The merchant can report to the guards if he feels cheated. I'm sure it doesn't merit additional efforts from our side.

You're right. We can't expect a small business owner to cope with harassment coming from organized crime. This would set a bad precedent for everyone in Narsis. Very well, I'll see what I can do. Gaelrin -- that was his name, correct? Assure him that he'll be compensated and we'll put more care into the safety of the local trade. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

As I said, the merchant is free to report this to the guards.

You're absolutely right, %PCRank. We can't have the Camonna Tong harass traders out in the open in the Market Quarter. That could heavily discourage trade in Narsis. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I'll intervene personally. Assure Gaelrin that he'll be compensated and we'll put more care into the safety of the local trade.

If the merchant believes he fell victim to a crime, he should report it to the guards. Any further help towards unaffiliated tradesmen isn't House Hlaalu's policy. I hope you're not using your status as a member to bother me with petty affairs for your friend, %PCRank. From what I hear, the merchant complied with an impostor without verifying their authenticity. Maybe he lacks the finesse to operate a business in Narsis.

If the merchant believes he fell victim to a crime, he should report it to the guards. Any further help towards unaffiliated tradesmen isn't House Hlaalu's policy. So don't bother me with such petty affairs. And from what I hear, the merchant complied with an impostor without verifying their authenticity. Maybe he lacks the finesse to operate a business in Narsis.

Consider pleading your case to Lady Sodreru Hlaalu. She resides here.

Try going to Sodreru Hlaalu. She won't tolerate criminals, even the Camonna Tong, causing much chaos in the Market Quarter. Assuming you can convince her, it's not a waste of her time. She resides in the Sixth Family Manor, also in the Market Quarter.

I hope it won't be too late to recover the gold.

I'll be awaiting the show, %PCName.

You got the Bosmer's money. Now leave.

Fine. It was fun to make a fool out of him, but now you've spoiled it. I'm not interested in being pestered, so please leave me alone.

You're as dull as you're boring. No, you're not getting the money. Forget it.

Haha! Glad you're being smart. Give him a good beating and the money is yours. An honest trade.

The deal still stands. Show the Bosmer his place and you get the money.

Am I hearing this right? You want to help Gaelrin? C'mon. Don't be so funny. What can this men-eating wood devotee offer you, to make interfering with Tong business worth it? I'm not giving him back the gold he was too stupid to keep. You, on the other hand, managed to find me all this way in the sewers. I can think of better use of such skills. You'd have no problems making that Bosmer squeak. And it'd be a joy to see. Honestly, if you whack his face into the ground, all the coin is yours. Are you in?

Any progress at finding that swindler? She took 400 septims.

You'd do that? That would be of great help. They extorted 400 septims from me, and I'd be willing to share a part of the gold if you manage to bring them back. I've heard Merona had been seen a lot in the local sewers. Here, in the Market Quarter. Be careful, though. I know the Camonna Tong and other shady figures use the sewers as their hideout. I wouldn't want you dying for this.

Yeah, thanks. Gods know I'll need it.

It happened to me recently. A Dunmer woman came to me, claiming to be a Hlaalu official. She demanded I pay a litany of zoning and permit fees and threatened to close my business if I don't comply. I didn't have much of an idea about all this legalese, so naturally, I gave her the gold. Only later others told me that it was Merona Thirith. She's a known Camonna Tong member, and I fell for her scam. I feel like such a fool. I'd ask the Hlaalu for help, but what if they just laugh in my face at my stupidity?