
Simone, a young housekeeper from out of town, arrives in Astrub looking for the shop of Kerub Crispin, an old Ecaflip who appraises and trades in magical items. Bob of Bonta arrives to have some items appraised by Kerub and they have an altercation. Simone reveals her reason for seeking out the shop.
Simone, a young housekeeper from out of town, arrives in Astrub looking for the shop of Kerub Crispin, an old Ecaflip who appraises and trades in magical items. Bob of Bonta arrives to have some items appraised by Kerub and they have an altercation. Simone reveals her reason for seeking out the shop.
Kerub and Joris spend a night on the street when Luis kicks them out for threatening to hire a housekeeper. Joris recounts the tale of how Luis came to be in the possession of Kerub and Simone hatches a plan to convince Luis to let her clean him.