"Fine. I have something to show you anyway." She reached into her inventory and produced a small iron key, setting it on the counter with a definitive click. "House deed, down the road from the guild hall, just two blocks, I acquired it just now for you, and them."She paused. "I thought it might suit you as the kitchen faces east, with Good light, and a level three hearth."
Liam picked up the key. Turned it over.
"For the toast?" he asked.
Berry's jaw tightened, "For whatever, and you'll need to stop by the letting agency first."
"I don't need a letting agency. I have the key," Liam said, examining the small metal object between his fingers.
Berry sighed, grabbing a piece of parchment from her desk. "No, you need to register ownership and sign paperwork. The system is..." She paused, sketching quickly. "Here's the map."
Liam looked at the crude drawing, a collection of squiggly lines and what appeared to be a building labelled with an X. "This isn't helpful."
