That's a relief to hear, the invitation clearly within the comment. Be up before midday shouldn't be difficult, even feeling the weariness in his bones. And then they'll leave all of Stilben behind, and he'll have ample opportunity to search for Ripley as he travels.
"Of course." He's about to go, but there is one other thing, and in a moment, it's written on his face. Mild embarrassment (that might linger forever), or possibly worry, makes him hesitate - and then it makes him grab his mug and down the rest of his beer in a courage-giving gulp. "Er. I hate to ask, especially when we're about to sleep rough for a while, but if there's any coin left tomorrow morning, and there might be time to find a replacement for...oh, all of this..."
Percy pulls at one of his filthy shirtsleeves.
"I will repay you, as soon as I'm able." More importantly, he'd gladly have her along to hold the purse strings, not least because he suspects she'll be able to make a better deal than he.
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"Of course." He's about to go, but there is one other thing, and in a moment, it's written on his face. Mild embarrassment (that might linger forever), or possibly worry, makes him hesitate - and then it makes him grab his mug and down the rest of his beer in a courage-giving gulp. "Er. I hate to ask, especially when we're about to sleep rough for a while, but if there's any coin left tomorrow morning, and there might be time to find a replacement for...oh, all of this..."
Percy pulls at one of his filthy shirtsleeves.
"I will repay you, as soon as I'm able." More importantly, he'd gladly have her along to hold the purse strings, not least because he suspects she'll be able to make a better deal than he.