The fox merchant looks at you patiently
Then, he speaks with a flourish: “So, you’ve found your way here, to this tavern, and it seems you’re quite fond of…” He pauses.“…the coasters used for tavern tankards, so fond, in fact, that you’ve been tucking them away on the sly?”
He shudders.
“Honestly, that’s just gross…” He spreads his cloak out across the table. “Look, my friend… if you really enjoy items that reek of smoke, ale, and…” , he sniffs one of the coasters, “…whatever this particular aroma might be, well, that’s your business. But I have something much better for you.”
With those words, he places a few brand-new coasters down on his cloak, right in front of you:
“Yes, my friend, it is exactly what it looks like. And better yet: By doing this, you help keep the tavern’s fire burning, ensuring that you can return here whenever you wish.”