A Curious Exchange

[Philosopher]

>Good on her to read first

>Hopefully Rumia didn't trade anything she needed.

[Tom]

> After she finishes reading confidently ask "So, what types of books are you looking for?"

[Neovereign]

> 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!

>Good on her to read first

>Hopefully Rumia didn't trade anything she needed.

> After she finishes reading confidently ask "So, what types of books are you looking for?"

> You get into a business position.
> "Alright. Theres enough books back there. If this isn't related to that business, then Id like...  A gun."
> The girl sets... What looks like a strange toy gun onto the counter
> And its exchanged for a genuine one...
> "That was fast..."
>_

[Tom]

> Does it look like she knows how to use the weapon or that it needs bullets to function?
> Did she receive any bullets?

> In low voice "If anyone asks, you didn't get it from here..."

> Back in normal and professional voice "So what kinds of literature interest you?"

[Philosopher]

>"Is there any accessories you'd like for it?"

[Neovereign]

> Does it look like she knows how to use the weapon or that it needs bullets to function?
> Did she receive any bullets?

> In low voice "If anyone asks, you didn't get it from here..."

> Back in normal and professional voice "So what kinds of literature interest you?"

>"Is there any accessories you'd like for it?"

> You can't tell if it's loaded.
> "Uh... No, id like my gun back, actually..."
> The weapon is exchanged again before you can check it for bullets.
> "And why do you think i want literature? Kosuzu can trade for her own just fine."
>_

[Tom]

// Maybe we should aim for becoming the youkai/diety of negotiation

> Politely and professionally "What other wares might interest you then?"

> Take a peek over towards the house we were promised for bringing in trades, any improvements to the structure?

[Philosopher]

>Glance at our home

[Neovereign]

// Maybe we should aim for becoming the youkai/diety of negotiation

> Politely and professionally "What other wares might interest you then?"

> Take a peek over towards the house we were promised for bringing in trades, any improvements to the structure?

>Glance at our home

> "Hang on, I'm thinking..."
> You look over the structure.
> It's better than the bus stop it was before. It now seems to be a small cabin? Well, you can't see the interior anymore...
> "Hmm... ... Please tell me, am I the real one?"
> "Yes" The voice from the stand before answers.
> The girl looks over at you, then down at the stand in slight confusion, but sighs in relief afterwards.
>_

[Philosopher]

>Answer the unasked question,  "I'm an employee of the stand not the proprietor."

>"It sounds like you've got some rough troubles if you want to talk about it I'm all ears."

[Tom]

> Is the voice from the stand the voice of the original shopkeeper?

[Neovereign]

>Answer the unasked question,  "I'm an employee of the stand not the proprietor."

>"It sounds like you've got some rough troubles if you want to talk about it I'm all ears."

> Is the voice from the stand the voice of the original shopkeeper?

> "It was just a freak situation where there were a few copies of me running around, and we had to battle it out. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't one of them and that I am the original. Ah, right. I should introduce myself. I'm Sumireko, Hifuu club's one and only president. I should at least call you something."
> "Guardian." The voice from the stand speaks.

> You don't know.
>_

[Tom]

> Well we don't know our name but Guardian sounds cool!

> Nod and repeat "Yes, Guardian" and offer a handshake

[Philosopher]

>"I'm a bit new.  Is Hiffu club open to the public?"

[Neovereign]

> Well we don't know our name but Guardian sounds cool!

> Nod and repeat "Yes, Guardian" and offer a handshake

>"I'm a bit new.  Is Hiffu club open to the public?"

> The girl takes the handshake.
> "Not exactly..."
>_

[Tom]

> Slightly disappointed "Ohh, I see..."
> "Well if anyone part of your club is interested in trading you know where to find me!"

[Philosopher]

>"A private club?"

[Neovereign]

> Slightly disappointed "Ohh, I see..."
> "Well if anyone part of your club is interested in trading you know where to find me!"

>"A private club?"

> "Yeah. Im sure they'd be interested." She agrees. " But i dont have a lot of members yet anyways. Not like any of them could get here either."
>_

[Philosopher]

>"Is it that far off the road?  Did you use an ATV to get out here?"

[Neovereign]

>"Is it that far off the road?  Did you use an ATV to get out here?"

> Its in the outside world."
>_

[Philosopher]

>"Outside world?"

[Neovereign]

>"Outside world?"

> "If you don't know what that is, don't worry about it."
>_

[Tom]

> Odd look "I thought you lived in the town we were just at?  Don't you work at the bookstore?"

[Neovereign]

> Odd look "I thought you lived in the town we were just at?  Don't you work at the bookstore?"

> "No, that's just a small thing im working at for now, nothing long term."
>_

[Philosopher]

>"This might seem like a really weird question, but have youkai always been with us?"

[Tom]

> Do we know any major town or city names?
> "Ohh so you're just visiting...  Well would you mind showing me around the town?"

[Neovereign]

> Do we know any major town or city names?
> "Ohh so you're just visiting...  Well would you mind showing me around the town?"

> No
> "I kinda have plans already..."
>_

[Tom]

> Slightly disappointed "Alright..."

> "You wouldn't happen to be good with technology would you?"

[Philosopher]

>Tom

[Neovereign]

> Slightly disappointed "Alright..."

> "You wouldn't happen to be good with technology would you?"

>Tom

> "Actually, I am quite good with technology." She seems a bit smug.
>_