Wow, he's that nervous? That's real interesting. Felix already gave Danny the impression that he's knowledgeable but potentially dangerous. This just reinforces that impression. But for a sorcerer in Danny's particular line of work, potentially dangerous is a plus.

"Black gems...so the color means somethin', too." His expression is wide-eyed and guileless, but the moves back when told.

And something shifts a little in his face when the vendor mentions the gems contain actual souls. The souls of once-living creatures. Not human, at least, but that's still some very, very hot stuff, by Danny's standards. What happens to those souls, he wonders, after they're emptied from the gem?

Too late to back out now, so he just nods slowly and makes a thoughtful face at the price, as if he's been sent to bargain and actually has an idea what to offer.

Then Marafi makes his move, and Danny's not disappointed. He makes a small sound of surprise but waits just long enough for the crowd to close around his accomplice before pointing. "D-did you see that?? That man had a tail!"

The minute the vendor looks, he palms the gems. "I think he took something, hold on, I'll chase him down for you!"