Autor nods and jots down some notes, cross-checking them against the ones he took on the carpets from the front room. Eventually, he leans forward, and picks at the edges of the current offering.

"Seems I've a lot to think about, then," he says softly. "So, I'll make a decision tonight, based on my notes and a second opinion from a colleague of mine. Then I'll return tomorrow to place a down payment for one I'll pay for in full in a few weeks."

He's almost looking forward to the haggling. He offers his hand to Gideon, and after shaking it, offers the moody spell-caster a sharp nod.