[It takes some nerve to discard an item right in front of its seller. This guy’s earning himself more Cool Points with Aubrey by the second.]

You sound prepared. [Finishing her snack, Aubrey flings the stick into the trash right after the sample, then takes a small bottle for herself. She proceeds to toss and catch it idly like a baseball, entirely unconcerned with what might happen if it falls and breaks. (Wizard may have more concern. This isn’t about him.)

[Eyeing Vil, between tosses:] Anticipating a big fight with lots of enemies?