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The aforesaid owner rose from behind the counter, setting a stack of books down by the register and giving Aeka a look of concern. "It wasn't really any trouble having you here, and we were never in any danger from your friends, I assure you, but if you insist on leaving so soon..." A small silver coin, tarnished with age and worn so that any image it once bore had long since been made obscure, appeared in the shopkeeper's hand as if by magic, though this time it was likely legerdemain. He pressed it to the counter, and although it should have made a hollow click, it let off a quiet ring. "Take this and only use it when you have a desperate need to avoid notice. You will still be visible, just not noticeable."