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"Here we are" Jacob announced as they stopped in front of a shop that Pelu though looked just like all the others. "I just need to give this package to Mr. Proctor. After that we need to bring Dima her lunch and then we can go see the center of the city."

As they stepped into the shop Pelu immediately noticed an odor that he was unfamiliar with. It filled the air of the small shop. "Hello Jacob" the man behind the counter called.
"Good morning Mr. Proctor. I have a package for you from Ben Miter."
"Oh, wonderful! That must be more of those herbs he grows. They make the best cough medicine I've ever found. Is this a friend of yours?"
"Yes sir," Jacob replied. "This is Pelu. He's new to the city so he's staying with us for a while."


Pelu could feel the gaze of the older gentleman as it was fixed upon him. "You've managed to find friends in this city. You'll soon find that is not an easy thing to accomplish, nor something that should be taken for granted." He then pulled a small pouch from behind the counter and handed it to Jacob. "Help yourself to any of the baked goods. You too Pelu. My wife makes them but it isn't what people come to an apothecary for so they don't sell very well."

Pelu thanked him and grabbed a small loaf covered with nuts. He felt uncomfortable accepting the generous offer but didn't want to insult the shopkeeper by refusing it. Jacob didn't didn't seem to share Pelu's trepidation. He grabbed several of the small loafs and stuffed them into his satchel.