[Dual Post]

[by_the_pricking]

Journal Post

I would like to note Miss Minerva Fang will be serving as our evening-late night cafe manager slash 'barkeep', to help with the two girls who recently joined. Apparently she doesn't mind doing some off the hip fortunetelling or readings while serving. Something about needing experience interacting with people.

... Hrm... It's strange having a sense of restlessness. I enjoy my work. But I can't help but want a sense of. How do I put this, change? How odd.

Event Post

::You can buy the usual paraphernalia at Labirinto, whether it be clothes, goods, tea, or if you're trusted, magical devices. Or you can have an experience with our mirror.

Or you can come to our greenhouse staffed by, hopefully, our ever lovely assistant and practical daughter.

Or would you like to try a chance at our semi-outdoor cafe, staffed by two angelic seeming ladies, brunette and blonde. Or maybe you would like to talk to, late at night, someone who is probably Euphie if you squint hard enough.::

Comments

[Event]

[gently_pricking]

*of course Sakura is still staffing the greenhouse!

The greenhouse is as vibrant as ever, really. perhaps overly so-- there's some form of pumpkin gourd that's taken over one section with its' collective vines. But they're safe to sell!*

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[duelacademynpcs]

::A person of ambiguous gender is approaching you, Sakura.::

Miss. Can I get some help, if it's not too much to ask?

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[gently_pricking]

*turning from tending to some sort of venus flytrap-type plant.*

Oh, of course! What may I help you with?

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[duelacademynpcs]

I need help purchasing the plants from this list, if it's not too much trouble.

::Hands it over.

If you've been doing any studies with your father over the years, those seem like they're involved with sleep or dream related magic.::

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[gently_pricking]

*taking the list respectfully, looking it over. ... well, I'm not going to judge things in particular...*

Oh, yes, I believe I can assist you. Would you prefer them fresh, or dried? Or even the seeds themselves?

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[duelacademynpcs]

Very fresh.

I need them for a limited time, mostly for decoration, and more of a 'within the week' sort of thing, you know?

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[gently_pricking]

Of course, of course. I believe I will be able to gather everything up within the next 48 hours-- I need to double-check inventory to see if some of these plants are fresh and ready to go. If not, I'll go through other sources to get what you need.

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[duelacademynpcs]

Do you do delivery or is pick-up preferred here.

::Thinking.::

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[gently_pricking]

Oh, we can do both, but an extra charge will be applied for delivery service.

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[duelacademynpcs]

::Writes down in a very soft hand writing, a location that feels like it's more in the restaurant/entertainment part of town.::

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[gently_pricking]

*taking the address, and nodding.*

Would you prefer to pay now, or upon delivery?

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[duelacademynpcs]

I can do so now.

::Pulls out strange gold coins. They fit fairy gold, which is allowed tender, but it's on your 'tell the owner' list.::

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[gently_pricking]

*oh. yes, definitely will have to keep him informed... she accepts the money after giving the equivalent total for you to dole out, however.*

Thank you. You will have your plants delivered to you directly, in due time.

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[duelacademynpcs]

Thank you! And have a nice day! I'm sure my love will enjoy these!

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[afterdarkbeforedawn]

::You hear a boyish girly scream in the main store while your father is having afternoon tea and reading the newspaper.::

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[gently_pricking]

*well, since he is busy... she peeks in from the back to see what the screaming is about.*

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[afterdarkbeforedawn]

::It's a customer by the mirror. Screams like that are always the mirror.::

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[gently_pricking]

Oh, dear. Is something wrong?

*approaching the poor customer. I swear, we should really put a warning sign on the mirror sometimes...*

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[afterdarkbeforedawn]

Who is this supposed to be in the mirror.

::They're a rather ambiguous Japanese redhead in fairly black-red femme clothes.::

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[gently_pricking]

Who...? Well, I would wager that it'd be you, of course.

*she does, however, glance at the mirror, taking care to not step in front of it herself.*

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[afterdarkbeforedawn]

Do I look like a gaudy Gyaru?

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[gently_pricking]

*if we're talking about the you that isn't in the mirror, then I assume no.

As for what's in the mirror, that's for you to judge, isn't it?*

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[afterdarkbeforedawn]

::I was talking, not actioning.::

Is this a trick mirror meant to have some weird Gyaru filter?

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[gently_pricking]

Ah... no, of course not. This mirror just tends to reflect what most customers are not ready to see.

It's a bit of a troublemaker, really...

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[afterdarkbeforedawn]

... 'not ready to see'?

::Raising a plucked eyebrow.::

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[gently_pricking]

Oh, yes. As a mirror creates only a reflection of the one viewing into it, so is the case here. Whatever you're seeing in the mirror, is simply a reflection.

We really should think about making a sign for it, honestly.

[dark_rebellion]

*Yuto walks into the store and curiously looks around it. He's never been here before, but it seemed like an interesting place to check out.
He also MIGHT be looking for a birthday present for someone *cough*Ruri*cough* that's coming up next month.*

[by_the_pricking]

::Well, you find in one of the aisles, a music box with a gold small bird fastened on top.

Perhaps that might interest you?::

[dark_rebellion]

*The music box catches his eye, so he walks over to it and picks it up. Holding it, he gives it a good look over. It's nicely decorated and the little gold bird on the top looked really nice. This was definitely something he could see Ruri liking.
Carefully, he winds the music box up, before lifting the lid to inspect the inside and see what tune it plays.*

[by_the_pricking]

::It's very nice, and there's in fact a toggle between three songs.

The one that plays is Lacrimosa from Mozart's Requiem.::

[dark_rebellion]

*He stands listening to it for a moment, just enjoying the music. He also likes that there are three songs available so Ruri could choose which one she'd be in the mood to listen too.

After the song ends, he closes the lid and looks to see if there is a price tag on it. If not, he'll ask whoever was was overseeing the shop.*

[by_the_pricking]

::1200 Yen.::

[dark_rebellion]

*He blinks at the price tag for a moment a little bewildered that it was actually so cheap. It looked amazing and worked well, but hey, a bargain is a bargain! With that, he walks through the shop with the music box in hand towards the counter.*

[by_the_pricking]

::Perhaps you'd like a black winter jacket you can use an impromptu cloak? There's one as you walk up towards the counter.::

[dark_rebellion]

*This catches his eye. It has been getting colder and he had been meaning to get a new coat for the winter after one of the dogs at home tore up his last one. He checks the size and, surprisingly, it's exactly the right fit for him.

With that, he checks the price tag of the jacket.*

[by_the_pricking]

::1900 Yen.::

[dark_rebellion]

*He once again blinks at the price, expecting it to have been a lot more expensive than it actually is. It's a really nice jacket.
Well, he might as well take this as well, so he picks it up and continues over to the counter!*

[by_the_pricking]

Find everything you like, young man?

::A well dressed older gentleman with a monocle is waiting at the counter.::

[dark_rebellion]

*Yuto gives him a friendly smile as he places the items on the counter.*

I did. More than I thought, actually.

Are you the owner of this store?

[by_the_pricking]

I am indeed.

::Starts ringing up the items.::

[dark_rebellion]

You really have a nice store here. I just happened to spot it and I'm glad I came in to check it out.

[by_the_pricking]

Thank you. I'm glad you've enjoyed your time here.

::Rattles off a cost.::

A new coat is a good idea with the winter weather coming in.

[dark_rebellion]

*Yuto takes out his wallet to pay for the items.*

That's true! My last one was the unfortunate victim to one of the dogs we have at home, so I needed a new one.

[by_the_pricking]

A perfect gift to yourself then for the winter season?

[dark_rebellion]

Yes, I guess so.

The other item I'm getting is a gift for a friend, though. *He gestures to the music box.* It's her birthday next month.

[by_the_pricking]

A very fine choice, though I will note the music on it is, if I recall, somewhat macabre.

::A light chuckle to himself.::

[dark_rebellion]

*He lets out a small chuckle himself.*

I've listened to it. I think she'll still find it quite pretty and enjoyable to listen to.

[by_the_pricking]

Wonderful, then.

::Hands over change and a receipt.::

I hope you come again.

[dark_rebellion]

*He takes the change and receipt, then picks up the items.*

I will! Thank you so much.

*Yuto gives the Owner a friendly smile before he turns to leave the store.*