Author Topic: A Curious Exchange (Read 150746 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #150 on:** December 19, 2021, 01:48:02 PM »

// For the sake of public clarity, I am fine with this course of events, as I suspect we are unlikely to get any further information about the maid thing.

Neovereign · « **Reply #151 on:** December 19, 2021, 02:04:42 PM »

Quote from: Tom on December 19, 2021, 12:43:07 AM

// Oh yeah hadn't thought of that, perhaps we made trades before the start of the game

> Politely let them hurry back to wherever they need to be, then take a look to see who else is around and continue to look for any buildings that stand out (shops, inn, etc)

Quote from: Philosopher on December 18, 2021, 09:57:53 PM

//I meant a human who traded their memories to be a youkai

>"Ahh, I hope we can run into each other soon."

> You allow the two to go about their business.

> There are still no buildings around here that look more notable.
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #152 on:** December 19, 2021, 04:43:52 PM »

>Look for a restaurant

Neovereign · « **Reply #153 on:** December 19, 2021, 05:27:09 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 04:43:52 PM

>Look for a restaurant

> You head further...
> Now this is looking more varied. Nearby are a couple of stores and a playground - which must mean the building next to it is a school.
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #154 on:** December 19, 2021, 05:57:58 PM »

>Kids would be an easy mark, but would draw ire from the villagers.

>Head into one of the stores

Neovereign · « **Reply #155 on:** December 19, 2021, 06:06:13 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 05:57:58 PM

>Kids would be an easy mark, but would draw ire from the villagers.

>Head into one of the stores

> You head inside one...
> A bell rings as you enter, for a moment.
> "Oh. Uh, we're actually closing for the day in a bit..." the girl opposite of a counter informs you.
>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #156 on:** December 19, 2021, 06:07:02 PM »

> What sort of store does this appear to be?

Philosopher · « **Reply #157 on:** December 19, 2021, 06:09:06 PM »

>What does the girl look like

Neovereign · « **Reply #158 on:** December 19, 2021, 06:23:49 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 19, 2021, 06:07:02 PM

> What sort of store does this appear to be?

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 06:09:06 PM

>What does the girl look like

> A library.
> Brown hair and glasses are the features you point out.
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #159 on:** December 19, 2021, 06:25:55 PM »

>"Actually I am not a customer. My employer has access to rare and common books. I wished to see if we could act as suppliers for this fine establishment."

Neovereign · « **Reply #160 on:** December 19, 2021, 06:35:01 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 06:25:55 PM

>"Actually I am not a customer. My employer has access to rare and common books. I wished to see if we could act as suppliers for this fine establishment."

> "Uh. What?"
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #161 on:** December 19, 2021, 07:01:01 PM »

>"The people I work for would like to supply books for your shop."

>Give a sage nod
->"We accept anything for payment."

Neovereign · « **Reply #162 on:** December 19, 2021, 07:05:03 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 07:01:01 PM

>"The people I work for would like to supply books for your shop."

>Give a sage nod
->"We accept anything for payment."

> "I can't- wait... Your one of those scammers, aren't you?"
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #163 on:** December 19, 2021, 07:13:03 PM »

>Shake our head
->"No."

>"We only accept payment at the time of the exchange. Though my employer is outside the village."

>beat
>"If that is a problem I'll arrange things so we can trade here."

Neovereign · « **Reply #164 on:** December 19, 2021, 07:18:37 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 07:13:03 PM

>Shake our head
->"No."

>"We only accept payment at the time of the exchange. Though my employer is outside the village."

>beat
>"If that is a problem I'll arrange things so we can trade here."

> "Either way, I'm not the manager or anything. I can't make those sort of deals."
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #165 on:** December 19, 2021, 07:27:46 PM »

>"We deal with individuals and businesses if you want something in particular."

>"May I see the manager?"

Neovereign · « **Reply #166 on:** December 19, 2021, 08:08:37 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 07:27:46 PM

>"We deal with individuals and businesses if you want something in particular."

>"May I see the manager?"

> "Again, were supposed to be closing soon... If its not related to business, i guess i child come after."
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #167 on:** December 19, 2021, 08:22:32 PM »

>Clap our hands
->"Great, when do you close?"

Tom · « **Reply #168 on:** December 19, 2021, 09:35:27 PM »

> What does the store look like? Anything interesting catch our eye?
> We could probably use a map to figure out where this village even is

Neovereign · « **Reply #169 on:** December 20, 2021, 04:17:20 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 19, 2021, 08:22:32 PM

>Clap our hands
->"Great, when do you close?"

Quote from: Tom on December 19, 2021, 09:35:27 PM

> What does the store look like? Anything interesting catch our eye?
> We could probably use a map to figure out where this village even is

> "just a minute. You can wait outside."
> Plenty of books... A few on the desk.
>_

Tom · « **Reply #170 on:** December 20, 2021, 10:17:18 PM »

> Step out of the store
> In the meantime take a look around the more varied buildings we noticed earlier, while making sure to stay within sight of the door.

Philosopher · « **Reply #171 on:** December 20, 2021, 10:39:39 PM »

Neovereign · « **Reply #172 on:** December 29, 2021, 01:13:30 PM »

Quote from: Tom on December 20, 2021, 10:17:18 PM

> Step out of the store
> In the meantime take a look around the more varied buildings we noticed earlier, while making sure to stay within sight of the door.

Quote from: Philosopher on December 20, 2021, 10:39:39 PM

>Tom

> You step out, starting to seek out some of the-
> "Alright, ready." She responds before you can wander off, the door opening as well.
>_

Tom · « **Reply #173 on:** December 30, 2021, 10:55:56 PM »

> "Ahh, right this way then, miss ..." (leave obvious pause for an introduction)
> Lead her back the way we came towards the market stall

Philosopher · « **Reply #174 on:** December 30, 2021, 11:22:32 PM »

Neovereign · « **Reply #175 on:** December 30, 2021, 11:39:36 PM »

Quote from: Tom on December 30, 2021, 10:55:56 PM

> "Ahh, right this way then, miss ..." (leave obvious pause for an introduction)
> Lead her back the way we came towards the market stall

Quote from: Philosopher on December 30, 2021, 11:22:32 PM

>Tom

> "Hm?"
> You lead the lady back to the stall, not even bothering to see how she looks.
> And stop in front of it.
>_

Philosopher · « **Reply #176 on:** December 31, 2021, 12:05:44 AM »

>"State you wish to trade and put it on the counter then say what you want."

Tom · « **Reply #177 on:** December 31, 2021, 07:33:07 AM »

> We should stand on the other side of the stall like we're the shopkeeper

Neovereign · « **Reply #178 on:** December 31, 2021, 03:54:16 PM »

Quote from: Philosopher on December 31, 2021, 12:05:44 AM

>"State you wish to trade and put it on the counter then say what you want."

Quote from: Tom on December 31, 2021, 07:33:07 AM

> We should stand on the other side of the stall like we're the shopkeeper

> " Hang on, reading this." She speaks.
>_

Tashi · « **Reply #179 on:** December 31, 2021, 04:07:45 PM »

> Put our hands behind our back. Shoulders back and chin up in a proper, business-like pose for a better impression as we wait. Gotta cut it for the future stand owner that will draw in the attention of all this land and we gain the means to develop a monopoly and- yes, we are a great shopkeeper!