It is droll that one who has been away from these lands for a century
would return and expect answers to his demands at his immediate
pleasure. I am a busy Dwarf.

Your lack of profit for the use of the Crystal Leaf Inn's rooms, during
the time you abandoned it, fails to be a concern of mine. How you tend
your business is your affair. Whether I "owe" you any amount is moot
since, as you agree, there existed no contract between us for such
renumeration. If you believe that any of my fellow merchants such as you
named would be willing to pay you for the privilege of stocking your
kitchen and bar, I believe you will find you are gravely mistaken. Do
inquire of them what fees they pay to their respective homes.

Perhaps they would be willing to deal with me, however, if I were to
open a tavern of my own off the Prelatorian...

Rurin.

Penned by my hand on the 7th of Glacian, in the year 458 AF.