A Curious Exchange

[Kilgamayan]

// 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]

// 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)

//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]

>Look for a restaurant

[Neovereign]

>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]

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

>Head into one of the stores

[Neovereign]

>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]

> What sort of store does this appear to be?

[Philosopher]

>What does the girl look like

[Neovereign]

> What sort of store does this appear to be?

>What does the girl look like

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

[Philosopher]

>"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]

>"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]

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

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

[Neovereign]

>"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]

>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]

>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]

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

>"May I see the manager?"

[Neovereign]

>"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]

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

[Tom]

> 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]

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

> 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]

> 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]

>Tom

[Neovereign]

> 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.

>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]

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

[Philosopher]

>Tom

[Neovereign]

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

>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]

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

[Tom]

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

[Neovereign]

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

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

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

[Tashi]

> 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!