So what can this Ace do for you?

“Ah, but it’s to be expected. You are so young after all. Haven’t built up enough of the right connections yet.”

And I suppose you are offering to let me make those.

After all, I supply you.

We should- if you’re up for the challenge.

Or, at least, find a new dressmaker.

Perhaps we should investigate. 

Oh, how nice for you.

You say that as though you are lacking in pleasure of life.

My thanks for returning this to me, Remus. How fare you? 

No thank you, I need to keep my wits about me. But what were you doing around the Church anyway? Hunting for some customers, perhaps?

All work and no play and such. A little business, mixed with a little pleasure.

“Nothing to forgive. After all, you’re running an empire. A few things are bound to s l i p   your mind on occasion.”

I do pride myself on avoiding that whenever possible.

A pleasure to see you, as always, Carla. I believe I have some of a potion left if you care for it.

You know how it is, my friend… certain types need to look out for number one. James, James, James - always the entrepreneur, you are. Tell me, why did I think you would help me out of the goodness of your heart? It’s not as though you forgot my birthday this year or any horrible thing of that sort. I suppose I could cough up a few bills… perhaps even hand off a few of my earlier, unpublished works? I can only imagine the royalties from those would be a pretty penny or two. Then again, my payment all comes down to how helpful the information is and it is pertinent that it is helpful.

I suspect the current belief is businessmen lack hearts, Dylan. We shall go for a quid pro quo arrangement, for now. The information you require now and I will require information, or your services, in the future. If we have a deal, I require a name and something relating to what you wish to know.