I wouldn't dream of suggesting such a thing— of course, you should be paid for your efforts!

[He just... doesn't have the amount the troll is asking, unfortunately. He looks slightly frazzled, though he's certain there must be a way to either talk their way through this, or even perhaps find another route. He frowns slightly, looking to the young lady next to him.]

I apologize, this may well be more complicated than I thought. My key led me this way— may I assume that yours did, as well? Perhaps we can take the long way around, though I assure you, the money would be no trouble if he would simply take it.