Если бы вы знали как я люблю комедийно-ироничные вставки вы бы заплакали. 😂

“A full set of gauntlets, greaves, and shoulder pads. It’ll cost you…”

The amount he named was far higher than the original loan, interest included.

“What? No way!” Her eyes widened, surprise quickly giving way to irritation. “I’m paying off his loan, not buying it outright. The holding period hasn’t expired yet.”

The man slapped a hand down on the open ledger.

“Then make him come and pay it off himself!”

For a moment, neither of them said a word. They both stood, separated by the counter, like two gunslingers in a dusty Wild West town, staring each other down.

The only sound in the room was the bulky TV still broadcasting its damn nonsense in the cheerful commercial voice.

“Drowning in debt? We can help you! Just call 555-1212 and get your financial lifeline — today!”