#debonair
Prompt 29: Debonair
Hilaremont sat in waiting, book in hand and a rather mundane looking walking cane by his side. Feeling much better than he had been he did a much needed outing for some fresh air and also personal matters. He was mending well and despite still a broken leg, he was exceeding mobile despite doctors orders.
This was a more frivolous sort of business but required in his mind all the same. Plus in needing a walking device, he realized he had taken for granted how actually long it took to move across Ishgard. There were other means indeed, but sometimes you need to simply walk the streets.
“I am near done if you would like to do a final check to see if it is to your liking.” Hilaremont’s book closed quickly as he was somewhat excited for this purchase, and gets to his feet. “Ser, please let us bring it to you. You are in need, I simply make the items.”
Not looking a gift horse in the mouth he nods before glazing back at the door. “I trust discretion is in order.” Statement rather than question. With a nod the craftsman produces a beautiful dark hazel wood walking cane. The wood finely lacquered to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the wood coloration. The head of the cane is what required the discretion. The bust of a dragon made from hardsilver, attached at the top. Green shimmering diaspore in place of the eyes, bearing a resemblance to he and his children.
“Excellent. I assure you none shall know who crafted such a piece for fear of targeting.”
“Thank you Ser. As a shown of thanks, I present this.” A second cane similar to the first one is given, just without the dragons head and bust.
“Wonderful. Your discretion is only outdone by your talents.” Producing payment he sets it down and with a quick bow, he walks out with the dragon head cane still wrapped and using the discreet one. He walked with pride and joy with his new items, taking pleasure in the fact he needed a cane, and now he has one which suits his style and charm. Devout be damned, he cannot wait to take it to church.
Clark Gable in his Jaguar XK 120 (1954)
ICON — Sir Michael Caine
Sean Connery, 1962