I need you to scry for Lousha," he said. "You told me once…
““I need you to scry for Lousha," he said. "You told me once that you could." "Yeah, I can get you in her vicinity." Garreth had taken Lucia's scent into him and could find her from miles away. "That'll work." Witches could come in handy, he supposed. "But I don't do gratis." Garreth bluidy hated witches! "Charge me what you will! Just give me the fucking coordinates." In the background, he heard Bowen say, "Mari, never let it be said that I doona support your extortion--" "Entrepreneurial-ness," she corrected. "But a family discount, love, would no' be amiss." "The whole family? Fine," she said. "I'm scrying." While Garreth waited, she groused about how extended the "MacRieve pack" was.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A witch offers a costly service, highlighting the tension between magical aid and mercenary motives.
In simple terms: Magic can be bought, but it costs more than gold.
Key Takeaway
Weigh the price of help before accepting.
Themes
magic
transaction
trust
power
ethics
Mood
tense
gritty
darkly humorous
Type
dialogue
fantasy
urban
When to use this quote
- seeking lost loved ones
- negotiating with supernatural beings
- managing expectations
- dealing with reluctant allies
Key Concepts
scrying
mercenary
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to pay for a favor?
- How does power affect trust?
A Different Perspective
The witch’s disdain may undermine reliability.