“Don’t you even give it some thought,” she counters.

We cease at practically each cart. What stunned me is how comparable markets are on this world as they’re in my dwelling.

Textiles, secondhand items, jewellery, and extra are scattered all through the pavilion.

“Keep away from these talisman carts,” Artemis warns. “They’re a load of junk.”

We snicker quietly as we cross.

Gods, my dad would’ve liked Artemis.

He would agree along with her view on market talismans.

Stopping at a cellular greenery wagon, I load up on the objects.

Turning to Artemis, I state gleefully, “Are you able to think about all of the locations the place I may put these? Gods, I want to determine which of them finest swimsuit the palace.” Virtually skipping between the bundles, I finger by way of the preparations.

“That I can. It’s a wanted change,” Artemis grins with eyes stuffed with mischief earlier than turning to the satyr working the stand. “Are you able to ship a cart stuffed with your most interesting wares to the palace?”

The wide-eyed gentleman with the frizzy hair nodded silently.

“Good. Listed here are fifty drachmae. Fifty extra can be given upon supply of the products,” she slaps the saggy onto the counter with a loud THUD.

The satyr appeared from the bag to the goddess to me in shock. “Sure, my girls. Straight away.” Promptly he packs up his store. Letting us know the objects can be delivered by tomorrow afternoon.

“You didn’t have to try this,” I whisper. “However thanks. However you overpaid for what we’re getting.”

“You are welcome.” She shrugs. “However admittedly, it wasn’t only for you although. It is a good increase for the individuals out right here. I think about the satyr can be mighty comfy for a bit. In a position to care for his household and have the ability to breathe straightforward for a bit. Although I’ll have overpaid, it’s a kindness that the service provider is probably going by no means to neglect.”

That was so form of her. I all the time considered immortals as being wholly uncaring however the extra time I am right here, I uncover how this isn’t the case for everybody. Certain, I am sure some are however not all.

Nodding at her, Artemis yanks me to the ultimate cart earlier than the fort.

Artemis pours over the jewellery deciding on many such objects for her. I, alternatively, have a leg chain. “Ooo,” the goddess murmurs as she holds up one other leg chain. “Desire a second leg chain? One you can strap a dagger too?”

She doesn’t let me reply earlier than tossing cash towards the service provider.

“Do you’ve any daggers?” Artemis eyes the field behind him. “Possibly a flower themed one?”

The service provider launches to his wares, “Y- Sure my woman. I’ve an ideal one.” He shuffles by way of his objects. “Although it could be a bit massive for the mortal, maybe you may shrink it to measurement with a spot of magic?”

Eying Artemis, I observe the mischievous smirk in her eyes. She loves having an excuse to come back to city and be. Faux to be a standard citizen at the same time as your entire metropolis is aware of who she’s.

After many noises and looking, the shopkeeper exclaims, “Oh, right here it’s.”

Inserting the dagger on its silk sheet, he lifts the thing towards me.

The dagger was an ivy inexperienced blade with black vines crawling up the hand. Some bloom into brilliant gold flowers. On the pommel. Yet one more flower.

Intricate patterns of flowers are etched into the blade.

“No offense,” Artemis prefaces earlier than including, “However that blade seems ceremonial. I would really like my companion to have one which might be utilized in a time of dire want.”

The service provider grins. “This dagger could also be ornamental however it’s far more than that.”

Handing the dagger to me, I take it from him. Although it slices by way of the air good, there was additionally some weight behind it.

“Now my woman,” he requires my consideration as he holds up a bit of silk. “Take a swing at this.”

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