[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

[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.*