[ Very good. An innocent mind that she can teach a bit of reality to. Vex has lived below the poverty line for much of her life, and if she can impart a bit of practicality, all the better. ]

Exactly. Now- [she steps alongside him, and -if he allows- will move to gently catch his elbow to direct him away from the seller (who's not getting much in the way of sympathy from his fellow vendors)] -consider the fact they know exactly what they're charging. Any seller worth their salt wants to make a profit, but how much profit is too much profit? If you're confident in what you're selling, you know when to say no.

And what is a reasonable price during a holiday like this one?