"Don't mention it! Gotta keep up a good reputation with all the Candidates!" She winked at him. Not to mention she needed a few more on her side. Okassis was handsome and friendly enough to attract attention, which meant he was the perfect for learning information about people. With Elae, Kiriwar, and Okassis on her side she was practically invincible!
"I'll keep you in mind, Trader," she replied, making a mental note that Okassis owed her one. "But just go straight through the tunnel here, take a right and then keep going when you feel everything slanting down. Smiths are near the back. You'll smell them before you see them. Try not to get too banged up down there!" Nan gave him a final cheeky grin, before pocketing the numbweed jar and setting off back towards the kitchens. Oh the girls would be upset that she hadn't brought back their new companion, but she could tell them that she pointed him towards more manly jobs. She'd make sure to tip them off the next time he was shirtless as payment. They wouldn't tell.
