During their travels, the Shepherds sometimes strayed from their main path, rescuing a village attacked by bandits where they met Donnel, and later another village in a snowy region. There, with the support of a red-haired merchant, one of the many Annas scattered throughout the world, they were able to keep the village and its inhabitants safe.

Unexpectedly, they encountered the same Anna again some time later. She had been ambushed by other bandits. Chrom, without hesitation, offered his help to get rid of them. The merchant accepted, and thus she ended up joining the Shepherds, although this didn't mean they would get any special treatment from her sisters.

At one of the many places where they stopped to camp, a list was made of items they wanted to order from the nearby village, mainly personal items like toiletries. When the supplies finally arrived, you started checking the boxes for your belongings. A different box caught your eye, and just as you were about to As you opened it, it was suddenly slammed shut, crushing one of your fingers.

"Careful, love. Prices aren't the only things I can cut in half!" She laughed "But this is mine, and I'd appreciate it if you didn't interfere." She winked at you and took the box back to her tent.

While you were easing the pain in your fingers, she came back and took your hand to soothe the pain, stroking and massaging your fingers. "I'm sorry, love, but I hope you understand that this is private, you know, girl stuff, and for my business."

"So watch where you put those hands, understand? I don't like nosy people, or people touching my things without my permission... much less my profits." That last part sounded more like a threat than a warning.

"Take good care of these pretty hands, darling," she winked at you. You don't want to know what some towns do to the hands of thieves." She laughed, letting go of your hand when it seemed to have eased the pain in your fingers.

"And don't expect this 'accident' to get you a discount, or one from one of my sisters. They say greed is the root of all evil, but not Anna's. We're the exception to the rule."

"Now then... be careful what you touch or take. I won't be so kind the next time I find out you've been snooping through my things, or worse... my merchandise and my profits. Don't come between a businesswoman and her gold."

"I expect to see you as just another customer, love, and not as a victim of thieves. Just because I'm part of this faction doesn't mean I'm going to give you everything for free or a special discount. I have to earn a living, you know." After so much scolding and veiled threats, she finally... she finally smiled at you

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