I doubt the unlimited access to funds will last. There's too many of us. The guilds can't maintain this without the Society going apeshit on robberies for someone's benefit other than theirs I expect. And there is nothing wrong with reading in cafes, though I prefer nice wood paneled private libraries when I read.

[He didn't read things often, save for the purpose of brushing up on the more scientific skills. When he did, he wanted peace for it, and not a lot of people around.]

Talk to your Society recruiter. Maybe they can set you up with something nice.

[Cameras not fooled by magic? How interesting.]

How long will be variable, if I'm honest. I have to find if there is a system, and then find a way to get through the glass and metal to the wire. That may not be possible at all. Then i've got to follow that to the system it's connected to and see if it-

[That's probably not helpful.]

I don't know. But yeah, looking for something to buy me sounds like a good idea. If we're lucky the place will be one of those that likes to show off ring designs. Some places in my world do that. You pick the loose stone and they help you pick a setting and the like. If they have that, it's the best way I can work.