>>5423336>>5423344>"So that the entire world knows what I am up to? Not necessary."The scribe is almost won over. He does not want to refuse, you know, but at the same time he is worried about something. What, you wonder, could it be? To be dragged into politicking? To be working in secret with the governor? Scribes must surely have a certain neutrality that they cling to to get by. Would he be throwing that protective cloak off if he agreed?
But it's just teaching a man to read. How dangerous could that possibly be?
>"I can see you are conflicted. I'll give you some time to consider.">"I know what it is you're worried about.">"I will pay you handsomely.">"I did not want to do this, but know that if you should refuse, I can make life very difficult for you.">WRITE-IN