"Most people don't need this stuff. Even if they have come across it before, they likely wouldn't have noticed, so not many have it on them."
"But that should make collecting it easier. I have a little here now, but not much. I was thinking of gathering a larger quantity to give you all at once. It would save you from making trip after trip."
"No problem. I'll leave it to you."
"Now you're just being polite. I should be thanking you for giving me so much business."
Mr. Cheney let out a hearty laugh.
He had spent the past year helping Stella Sterling collect the things she needed, but Stella had been more than fair in return.
The two of them drank some tea and chatted for a bit.
Stella then headed out and began to wander around the trading post. Since she was already out, she figured she might as well relax a little. She didn't want her life to be so high-strung.
