>>5892363"I chose the mountain and quarry lands instead of the fertile farmland. What kept me alive was selling the ores and tools. But that income wasn't enough to finance a blacksmith store. I've been using a tiny clay furnace, but if I want to fulfill the town's needs and even sell some to the merchants, I need a proper furnace." Drew's eyes light up with hope. "You know you could help."
Cautiously, I ask, "How could I help you?" Drew suggests, "Well, you're new in town, and as you said, you're going to need tools, and even more so, repairs. If you could invest in me or, if you lack the funds, you could go and track my land up north, collect some good ores. If we both go up there, that's twice the amount of money we'd make! What's your choice, Valerian? It's about one silver ducat I need." The options presented to me are:
>Having a blacksmith shop in town, and one that owes me a favor, is a good thing. Besides, if it works, I'll get my money.>Drew is good to have as a friend, but I need the money. I still plan on getting that free farmland, and I'll need all the money I can get. [Go up the mountain]>I need to think about it. I'll tell him I'll think about it, maybe ask for a second opinion from someone else in town. [Kick the can down the road]>Reject him. Who does he think he is, asking me? If he didn't have the money, he should have managed his finances better. That alone shows his money issues, and his manners aren't something to speak about as well.[purse: 1.5 silver ducats]
