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[Sirus]

: "If I may be so bold, sir, perhaps an apology to the lady is in order. You did knock her down, sir."

[IamanElfCollaborator]

"Ah, yes, someone who appreciates my beauty and graciousness at last."

Across the tavern....

....w-what was that chill I felt, just now?

[Praefectus Screptum]

Jarvis glanced to the side and took a deep breath.
"Yeah, MPMH I did. Sorry about that but..."
"...What is MPMH that stuff? Are you selling those things?"
"And if you are, please MPMH tell me they are broken weapons being sold for an absurdly high price."

[IamanElfCollaborator]

"W-what? No! O-of course not! T-they're not great quality, b-but they're not broken, I swear!"
"I'm just...I'm just having a little....difficulty selling them, is all. Those Annas ran me out of business last week and I've been trying to sell off my stock so I can get out of Initia and start over somewhere else, is all."

[Praefectus Screptum]

"Ah yes, those Annas. Bunch of MPMH for sure."
"Well, if you don't mind I would MPMH to see what you have to offer. Can't say these stores are offering MPMH friendly prices."

[Sirus]

Ah ha! Perhaps this would be an opportunity to try "trading" for the first time!

[IamanElfCollaborator]

"Y-you would? Really? I-I never really got many customers w-when I actually HAD a proper brick-and-mortar shop! Actually.....uh....you guys are my first customers....for about three months."
She clears her throat, arranging herself and recomposing herself, even trying to put a smile on her face.
"Milly's Mercantile Endeavours, bringing you a smile with affordable prices!"

Spoiler: Milly's Mercantile Endeavours (click to show/hide)

Iron Sword 400 rhea
Iron Rapier 400 rhea
Iron Lance 400 rhea
Iron Axe 400 rhea
Iron Knife 400 rhea
Iron Dagger 400 rhea
Iron Bow 400 rhea
Heal 400 rhea (2 remaining)
Charming Flute 400 rhea (1 remaining)

Fire 450 rhea
Thunder 450 rhea
Worm 450 rhea

Steel Sword 500 rhea
Steel Rapier 500 rhea
Steel Lance 500 rhea
Steel Axe 500 rhea
Steel Gauntlets 500 rhea (1 remaining)
Iron Javelin 500 rhea (1 remaining)
Steel Dagger 500 rhea (1 remaining)
Steel Bow 500 rhea
Iron Greatbow 500 rhea (1 remaining)
Mend 500 rhea (1 remaining)

Elfire 550 rhea (1 remaining)
Elthunder 550 rhea (1 remaining)
Carrion 550 rhea (1 remaining)

Vulnerary 150 rhea
Concoction 200 rhea (2 remaining)
Muscle Tonic 300 rhea (1 remaining)
Metal Draft 300 rhea (1 remaining)

[Sirus]

Now, 42-1 had precisely zero experience with money other than Jarvis' short lesson, but even he could tell that these numbers were much smaller than what the Anna was demanding.

: "Are these prices more reasonable, sir? The cost of this iron sword is a mere 4.44-repeating% percent that of the one in the other store."

[SirAston]

"Well, you know what kind of person I am by now, so it's only natural, Serena..."

Yliss side-glances to the other parties involved. Obviously, first to the succubi sisters, then to Marcia, then to Shoes and finally, because it's hard to see him early, Jenkins.

"... So we're all part of a bigger party now, contributing our, let's say, unique abilities and capabilities to a higher cause."
"A higher cause leading up to a lot of stress and, if the castle was any indication, even more shenanigans... Ah, the things you do for a lot of money. I'm in, but I will complain about the situation sometimes, that's a guarantee."

With that, she signs the contract.

"If you don't mind, I'll catch a bit of air. Be right back."

Yliss stands up and goes outside, looking at the sky.

"..."
"... It's probably too early to say, but... having meatspace friends surely is weird..."

Noticing her own smile, she waits until it fades on its own, then returns to Serena and her newcomers.

[IamanElfCollaborator]

"As you can see, she sees the light of being in the service of a beauteous goddess such as myself and surely couldn't contain her joy! So, sign away or don't. I'm sure I'll forgive you if you don't."

[Praefectus Screptum]

: "Are these prices more reasonable, sir? The cost of this iron sword is a mere 4.44-repeating% percent that of the one in the other store."

"Yes, those are in MPMH reasonable prices. This IS the price for weapons like these, and if you are good on math, I might just have a task for MPMH."
"By the way, this is 42-1, and I am Jarvis. You are in luck, we might be buying a bunch of these, and honestly...How do you feel about becoming a wandering merchant? We don't intend to MPMH too long in this city, but a reliable merchant is always welcome."

[Blade Master Model 42]

Jenkins quickly signed his contract, now that his requested language was present upon it. "Delighted to be working for you miss. Also, I've decided on the manner in which I would like to be paid."

[IamanElfCollaborator]

Milly's eye widens at the proposition.
"W-wait, a wandering merchant? Are you guys....adventurers?"
"Ah, is it going to be casino tokens? Fish? I can do fish. I'm a water goddess, they're sort of my domain. The fishermen love me."

[Twinwolf]

Selene scanned the contract quickly, and nodded to herself that everything was in order...

"Just give me a minute, need to be real clear." she said, waving her away. Goddess or no (she was still suspicious she was just another nutty revivian), a million... and an airtight contract with which she could probably win a million anyway if she flake. She turned to her sister and spoke very quietly.

"So. Lot of money. Really dangerous, but also a lot of adventure. You in?" She really hoped she bit on the adventure bit, even if she was probably unaware how deep in the hole they were.

[Blade Master Model 42]

"No. I would like my payment in the form of your toe gnail clippings." There was a moment of silence following this statement, then Gnome Jenkins continued. "As the only likely buyer of such a commodity, I can reasonably set a fair quantity. Let us say a filled barrel."