Nightlash suffers his way to the greasy lab of one Swauk the Scale; a Skinwalker alchemist of questionable morals and standards in general. Swauk is always willing to help in exchange for a favor. He rarely accepts coin. Swauk's lab is on the western edge of the coins in a hidden area of his disheveled home. The thin, gaunt wretch-of-a-man stands with a single hunting knife in his hand. He is shirtless and wears a blood-stained apron. The door to his home is wide open. What's your move? Also, you need to name the gems you acquired.

Maria approaches the naked man and woman holding platters at the end of the hallway. The woman's platter holds an assortment of sharp metal objects; a few small knives, scissors, skewers, saw blade, pointed pliers, needles, etc. The man's platter holds and assortment of soft objects; feathers, a cotton ball, small pelt, flowers, a braid of hair, etc. They speak almost in unison; Choose your path. What does Maria do?