"and what, might i ask, is the [i]other[/i] cost to such a meal?" maxwell asks calmly, noticing the faint feeling of magic and know that such an order wouldn't cost so little without something more in the way of mystical binding or curse, which he could currently do without, the last one still bringing up annoying itches at times. despite all the foreboding atmosphere he takes a quarter from his pocket but doesn't hand it over, awaiting his answers