"My Lady, I believe when we began this enterprise, there was talk of a really big favour. I'm afraid the price has just gone up. My life does not come cheap, and it's going to cost me dear to replace it. You owe me."

Door just looked and sounded tired.

"Fine, de Carabas. What do you want this time? Just name it."

She could tell by the way he hesitated that he was about to ask for something big.

"Remember, my lady, grant my request and your debt is cleared."

"Out with it. What. Do. You. Want?"

"One night with your Upworlder hero."