It was in a better position for river trading, but the town had a chance to get a lot of the trade and then it was up to them if they could keep it. S...me merchants were keen, some nervous – what happened if The General was defeated and retreated? The King wasn’t a forgiving type, even if they said they had been forced to sell to the king’s enemies, he would still burn the place down. “So, since we are going to take stuff anyway, you’ll be blamed for helping whether you do so willingly or not?. 'No' he replied.'Good, then you'll find the Viagra very useful over the next day or so; you've had enough for two men already!'The maids all sneered and giggled at the comment; he also noticed that the blue-eyed vixen was gently rubbing herself against the corner upright of one of the larger backed chairs. He also noticed that pictures on the wall were somehow familiar but not quite right; one was of a sexy looking female with tight beige jodhpurs who appeared to be dancing –the picture was. I had just finished my second layer of protections when Mariel came in."Paul. We need to talk," she said in that voice I was learning meant I had done something wrong."Certainly. I am at your disposal," I told her with a slightly worried smile.She laughed at me when she saw my smile."Silly. I want to talk to you about your treatment of Markus," Mariel stated firmly.I stiffened. I am sure my face assumed a look of, well, intense distaste."While I understand your dislike for Markus, you have to. ” Riko frowns, placing a hand on her toned calf. Her hand trails slightly downward, and it's surprisingly smooth. Akane’s ears twitch slightly, her tail swishing behind her.“Please, Akane? Just give me a moment of your time?” Riko takes hold of her leg, lowering it down to her shoulder, her head now leaning against her calf. Akane’s eyes widen, but they immediately narrow, and she crosses her arms over her chest.“If I agree, will you allow me to train in peace?”Akane should have never agreed to.