"Sirrah, I have many tasks and little time before a royal appearance tonight," you say. "I'd appreciate your prompt consideration."
While you can't say how long it takes the typical nag to flick her tail, it is in fact mere moments before he completes his task and slides the new arrow into a half-full quiver. Even so, you find it a bit galling that the man finished his task rather than see to you. [+Bile]
"Done and done," he says, turning to you with a neutral expression. You can tell he didn't appreciate your impatience.
"I'm having a bit of difficulty with my monkey, and was told to come to you," you explain.
His eyebrows lift. "Can't say as I have much experience with monkeys…."
"Nor I, 'til Brute and I found ourselves along for the ride together."
You lead the man outside to meet Brute. As you chat he seems delighted, in a quiet way, to make the beast's acquaintance…like an uncle meeting a new niece or nephew for the first time. A curious man, you think, looking at him closely.
Onward