I took a second to gather my bearings in the port. Before me is a bazaar, and certainly the key to what I'm looking for on this trip. Two hundred miles across the ocean for-
A well-dressed gentleman catches my eye with a big smile. “Welcome!” He began. “What brings you to this lovely city? Adventure? Wealth? Or some grand aspirations to elevate your place in society?”
I stop for a second, startled; I didn't expect to achieve the goal of my trip so soon. I return the smile and say, "Thank you, kind sir," While speaking, I assess his twinkling eyes and jovial appearance and decide on my tact. "I am just here on family business, to pick up the last items for my sister's wedding in a fortnight."
There. He seems the kind to appreciate the family-oriented type. And now, at least, I have a reason to quickly depart if needed.
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