Lapis lazuli's price has jumped twice this month alone. Prices are always more honest than people, and this means somebody inside the palace has gotten desperate.

• GulbanoYour mouth costs more than your goods.
  SherinThat's exactly why you always pay full price, Master.
• FarhanCouldn't you give me a bit of a discount too
  SherinYou're already three debts deep with me.