The Arcanaloth smiles, widely this time, showing a neat set of foxy teeth.

"Well now, as a good employer I provided a means of transportation when you went out to do the errand I had asked for. But now that business is concluded and these bronze bricks of mine do cost a pretty penny... so I am afraid to say borrowing is out of the question on account that they tend to be consumed when the portal is used." he says as he looks at you before starting to clean his spectacles.

"On the other hand off course... I could sell you one... or you could enter my service and I could gift you one as a signing bonus!" he smiles again.