I appreciate your kind invitation, but as an "old friend" from one of my past journeys appears to be in town and looking for me, I think it would be better to imperil somebody else's property (fireballs are notoriously bad for one's garden). If all goes well, I hope we can get together soon for dinner.

Mikhael

My Lord, the Wizard Obtestari Sinew Skineater:

Thank you very much for your generous offer of hospitality. As I have been informed that it will take several more months to complete construction on my house, I would be honored to accept your invitation, as long as my presence doesn't inconvenience you or your staff. I do feel obliged to mention that I am currently negotiating with an enemy who may decide to attack me on your premises; however, I suspect that he will forbear in favor of a more amenable environment for assassination.

Should your kind offer still remain open, I can be contacted at the Silver Bell, and am looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely, Your obt. servant,

Mikhael ap Arawn

Cerrick:

We can discuss your offer in my box at the Circle, tomorrow.

M.