Refuse the fee
From Create Your Own Story
"I will find out for myself for nothing," you reply. "So what worth is your advice?"
The man shrugs. "That you will find out for yourself," he replies. "But it's your decision. Your God won't save your hide from the Lotus or the Elvin." And he stands aside, to let you move on by.
"I won't pay to hear your make-believe," you call back as you stride on into the very centre of the village. There are a few larger houses here – even Poonani has its nobility, it seems. But the only spot of interest is a small inn offering food for sale.
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