Treasure
Void
That was an acceptable answer. Sometimes, though, someone who could not save enough for the new item was forced to continuously buy the cheaper replacement part over and over again, thus being more expensive in the long run, but survival was all about balance and choosing your priorities.
After a few minutes of silence, Claudius dared to ask softly, "How are things going with your sister? Not that it is my business, precisely, but I do hope things are going well."
How nosey was someone allowed to be in such matters? He was not certain, but he felt it was safe to bring up a subject already discussed. Sort of. He had done most of the listening last time, and he was happy to continue listening now. If she wanted to talk.
After a few minutes of silence, Claudius dared to ask softly, "How are things going with your sister? Not that it is my business, precisely, but I do hope things are going well."
How nosey was someone allowed to be in such matters? He was not certain, but he felt it was safe to bring up a subject already discussed. Sort of. He had done most of the listening last time, and he was happy to continue listening now. If she wanted to talk.