He then reached into a small drawer and pulled out a simple, unadorned copper compass. He placed it on the counter. "The silver one is for those who want to look rich. This one is for those who actually need to find their way. Keep your coins. Use them to get where you're going."
Selim finally looked up, his eyes sharp but calm. "A wall does not move because it has a job to do," he said, his voice surprisingly soft. "It protects what is inside from the storm. If I moved for every story, I would have nothing left to protect." duvar_gibi
"Are you even listening?" the traveler finally snapped, frustrated by the silence. "You're like a wall! No heart, no movement!" He then reached into a small drawer and