“Well, you had better tell me what your request is before I say yay or nay,” replied Guido. “As long as it is reasonable, I may grant it.” All of a sudden, the incongruity of the situation hit him and he roared with laughter. Here he was – reimancer and archaeologist - conducting business negotiations with a small girl. He laughed until the tears streamed down his grimy face. Wiping them away with the back of one hand, he composed himself.
“Name your request, Celina.”