Edric smiled and waved as the small bell announced his presence to the shop's occupants. The strange smells of rosemary and other sorts of herbs overwhelmed him. He did not recognize them, nor did he wish to.
"Matt, my friend! I'm sorry that I haven't come by of late. I broke my ankle a week ago chasing a wiry hare."
Edric walked over to Matt and gazed around. "Do you have anything a woman might like in here? Perhaps a ring or necklace?"