[Arthur, given his black market work, has been carefully hoarding a number of luxury goods - things that were hit hardest by the rationing, of course, things that aren't necessities so he never felt like he was depriving someone of a hot meal. The only people who bought from him were people who just didn't want to do without wine, cigarettes, or chocolate, and they had the juulan to pay for it.
Now, though, the rationing is over, which means prices will be dropping as these items come back into the market in larger quantities, so what's a racketeer to do except try to off-load most of his stock at once? Hence, the lower floor of his suite has been opened up into a makeshift store of sorts.
He invited Ariadne over to help him out, so she might be found around as well, sketching things.
Also, watch out for Milo the tribble. He is not for sale.]
Arthur's fine luxury items (wiiiiide open + bonus Ariadne per Laura's permission!)
Now, though, the rationing is over, which means prices will be dropping as these items come back into the market in larger quantities, so what's a racketeer to do except try to off-load most of his stock at once? Hence, the lower floor of his suite has been opened up into a makeshift store of sorts.
He invited Ariadne over to help him out, so she might be found around as well, sketching things.
Also, watch out for Milo the tribble. He is not for sale.]