"By the river..." Willas seems taken aback by expropriation of the bracelet, but regains his smile when he fee

"By the river..." Willas seems taken aback by expropriation of the bracelet, but regains his smile when he feels the weight of the purse he'd just been handed. "I'm only happy to help in any way I can, Baron Varn! With your connections, we'll surely discover the origin of this find. And meanwhile I may employ my time on something just as useful! Did you know that besides scientific articles I also write fiction? And I cannot pass up the opportunity to write about the exploits of the Varnling Host, and chronicle your first steps as a baron! You wouldn't mind, would you?"