He regretted the decision immediately, Ruli noted with amusement. Kire brandished her sword at the foreman and he straightened, trying to look taller while also subtly trying to lean back. He leered at Kire, looking very much like he wanted not only to refuse to sell, but to toss her into the sea and hope she drowned. 
Until she flashed the gold coin. 
He raised his eyebrows, trying to see it, almost reaching for it until Kire's sword tickled his beard. 

Exhaling, Ruli reached out a hand for the coin Kire held, then held it aloft for the man to see. If he reached for it, he'd have to lean into the point of her blade. "See?" Ruli said, tapping it on the blade, which made the foreman flinch. "Solid coin. And, it may not be your currency, but you could melt four of these coins down and get five of yours. I think that makes our coin more valuable, right?" He glanced over his shoulder to Kire.

Greed painted the foreman's face as he spied the coin Ruli handed back to Kire, his eyes following it as it disappeared. "Fine." He snapped, annoyed. "We'll let you buy. But I want a dozen gold."
"We'll pay you in gold, but we intend to inspect what we're purchasing, and you'll get enough coin to cover what we choose. No more. I think thats reasonable."
"I want extra." The foreman demanded. "For the harassment."
"[i]If[/i] we harass you, we'll be sure to pay a fee for it." Ruli said icily. "But as of yet, all that's happened is the lady has offered to show you the sword you expressed interest in. Too bad its not to your liking. I guess that means she can put it away?" The foreman nodded eagerly.