“That would be a welcome visit indeed. We are but simple men at the top of the mountain and often short on supply. Perhaps you could find it in your power to acquire a few things on a list I have drawn up?” Being the ever-present merchant that Shin-Kicker was he was delighted at an opportunity for business.
“I would be honored.” Jadis passed on a small scroll to Shin-Kicker which was handsomely sealed by wax.
“I would ask two things of you, one, that you do not tell anyone I have given you this list.” The Dwarf quickly tucked the scroll away into his tunic and patted it heavily.
“And the second?”
“That you do not open it until you have reached your home deep in the mountain.” The Dwarf nodded but a look of suspicion came over him.
“You wouldn't be having me do anything immoral would y
