My dearest Clarissa,
I'll shall unhappily pay 15,000 coins for the silver slippers.
Alternatively, I shall pay you 10,000 coins and treat you to a dinner where you can discuss The All Watching to your hearts content and I promise I shall look enthralled for the entire duration of our discourse. (// His bluff check is +26)
Whatever be your preference.
Yours,
Arkolio de'Averlain