[A sumptuous envelope carried by an orange-bandana clad refugee finds itself in the halls of the Balladeers. When opened, an imperceptible cloud of gaudy perfumes assaults the reader's nostrils. It is addressed to Gaston Fournier.]
Subat 30th, IY 7787Student Fournier,
We have spoken, ventured, and dare I say it,
danced before in the mind-floors of witticisms and battlefields of eloquence. Given our long history, I simply must commission you for your finest portraiture of esteemed self (and my valiant crimson fez).
Name your price!
- Grand Strategist, Poet-Extraordinaire, Swashbuckling Bravo, Known Philanthropist, Baz'eeli Debonair, News Mogul, Purple League Patriot, Official Envoy & Diplomat of Ephia's Well,
The Most Esteemed Hamdan al-Hamdan
Beloved Tactician:
You find me drowning in Drink, commissions, and love letters.
If it were any other person I'd say:
"No."
But to you? To you I would say "yes" and more. Much more.
My current rate is 350 dinari per portrait, we can make it 400 with your stylish Fez.
Would this be an agreeable amount?
With Love,
Gaston Fournier,
Unbelievably still a Student of the College of the Balladeers of the Lost Hearth.
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