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[emet_sulk]

[ The photograph attached to the post depicts the front of a small shop called Polydegmon's Lapidary and Brew. It's got that 'new store' look, where everything looks pristine and nothing has been touched by grime or dust settling in the corners yet. It's not the most terribly modern-looking place (look, the rent was cheap).

He wouldn't even be advertising it here if a certain someone didn't bug him to. Honestly, he could do without the publicity... ]

I am now accepting commissions as a goldsmith and alchemist. My hours are from midday to six, weekdays only. Or whatever it is you call them. No, my prices are not negotiable.

[ Attached beneath the above terse remark is the address to the store. ]

Additionally, I will NOT accept requests for items to use in warfare of any sort. At all. If I find that you have done so then I will make sure you regret it for the remainder of your days.


(ooc: Please respect that a character will suffer some kind of IC consequence if they try and use his products as IC war propaganda or in serious IC war efforts. Doubly so if they deceive him for it.

[CW: Discussions of warfare in certain threads. Please use discretion when reading.]

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« text » un: foxlike

[foxtouched]

Hello!
It is nice to make your acquaintance!
My congratulations on starting your store.
You mentioned work as a goldsmith.
May inquire about what you're able to craft as such?

[ Texting is still new to her, sorry Emet. ]

[emet_sulk]

Jewellery. I can also cut any raw gemstones you may have, and with my alchemy I can repurpose existing gold items into other forms.

I do require proof the item belongs to you before I offer the latter service however.

[ Since, y'know, thieves could exploit it to hide their loot. ]

[foxtouched]

Proof...
That is something I couldn't supply,
Aside from the fact that the jewelry is on me.
It is unable to be removed, by normal means.
So I have to wear it on me all the time, without being able to remove it.
I would simply wish to have them adjusted so that I can, if it were possible...
They're bracelets, and anklets, if that helps.
Thank you for your consideration.

[emet_sulk]

If they cannot be removed from your person then that is proof enough I suppose.

I have not yet performed alchemy on an item actively worn by someone but there is no harm in trying. Visit me when you are able and I shall see what I can do.

[foxtouched]

You'll try?
Thank you so much.
I am truly grateful for your assistance.

I do not have much to pay you with,
but please name whatever price you need.
I will do my best to fulfill it, even if it is not successful.

May I know who I have the honor of speaking with?

text / UN: konpeito_oni

[konpeito_aji]

Like you could even make decent weapons with gold or acid anyway.

[He's tense about Kitsuno, but he's MOSTLY certain they wouldn't do anything? Well, it wouldn't be the first time Nobunaga's felt the need to kill a god -- if it's the same guy. Who knows? There could be lots of anti-war types around. Maybe.]

text; un: deku

[fullgauntlet]

[... Wow!!]

Emet-Selch-san...! I didn't think anyone would make a business centered around alchemy commissions...! Is goldsmithing something you usually do?

I've seen a few alchemy materials and supply shops but nothing like this. I've been working on making augmented gear for my classmates so I haven't thought of offering commissions for things.

I hope this goes well for you!

text: nymeiansongbird

[seasoflight]

darling!! this is wonderful news! is there aught i can assist with? perhaps with a storefront handy, i could also create some wares to sell?

[emet_sulk]

You have clearly never experienced the destruction of acid in its purest form.

Regardless, I'll not be making anything of the sort. But I will accept requests for medicinal brews for those affected by others' foolishness.

[konpeito_aji]

Seems more useful for batteries than as a weapon, especially given what you'd need to contain it to ensure it doesn't splash back.

I'll keep that in mind, if I ever run out of healing magic or imbued healing candy.

[emet_sulk]

Thank you. And no - goldsmithing is a relatively new skill I have only just taken up for the past year or so.

[ He almost adds 'I had a good teacher' but quickly erases that part. No need to go all sentimental in public! ]

Alchemy is but an extension of the art of creation. Much as I dislike assigning a price to such things, gold is how the world is run these days.

Speaking of which: the store also functions as my dwelling now so visit there if you have questions that cannot be asked over these devices. 'Twill be easier to conduct demonstrations now that I have a dedicated space for it.

[emet_sulk]

If you would craft things as well then I will reserve some space for you to display them. You may set whatever price you feel is fair as well.

[emet_sulk]

You may call me Emet-Selch.

As for my price, that would depend on what you can offer and how complex the task ends up being. Do you have a talent or trade with which to leverage?

[ His prices may not be negotiable but that doesn't mean they'll be unreasonable. ]

[foxtouched]

Emet-Selch...
That is a name I have never heard before.
Perhaps you can let me hear how to sound it when we meet.

I am called Kitsuno, Princess of Sawa.
I was oracle to my people, though my only skill is as a dancer here.
I am a vessel to my goddess, and the bringer of fertility through her blessing.

My abilities have not come with me, but-
I've been able to bargain with the fae folk here without much trouble.
If that is of interest to you...

[emet_sulk]

[ Hurrah for the anonymity of the network as he obliviously speaks on-- ]

Hmph. Hauling airships of explosive fuel about or carrying tanks of deadly gas is no less dangerous. The question is what you're willing to risk for victory.

[konpeito_aji]

[Whoza whats now???]

Self-sacrifice isn't a path to victory. Living is victory, sacrifice is cost.
Letting yourself get injured just for the chance to maim your enemy is stupid. The first rule of war is to never stop your enemy from making a mistake. The second is to stay out of the way, and not make the mistakes for them.

[It has to be pretty reckless for Oda "I always leave my gun loaded!" Nobunaga to consider it bone-headed.]

TEXT: UN: HAMMERTIME

[forgeabettertomorrow]

A goldsmith! Interesting!

If you dont mind my asking why do you prohibit your items to be used in warfare? Im not suggesting youre wrong but as a blacksmith my wares tend to find their way onto the battlefield

[emet_sulk]

[ Another vessel to a goddess, hmm...? ]

A pity, but we are all of us deprived of our original abilities here it seems.

In any case, a bargain with the fae could be quite helpful. I believe a single favour in exchange for this task would be fair.

[emet_sulk]

[ He has to take a moment to wonder if this person is really this stupid. ]

I wasn't speaking of self-sacrifice, you fool. What imbecile tosses himself into the middle of the enemy to blow himself up together with them and considers that a viable strategy in battle?

[emet_sulk]

I despise it. That's all. A world where a blacksmith is expected to forge weapons is a sad one indeed.

[ Is that really all it is though? ]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Im no fan of war either trust me I especially hate blacksmiths that profiteer on it

But I think its a little unrealistic to expect that your wares will never wind up in a battle

To that end I just do my best to make something thatll at least protect the person who commissioned me

Does that make sense?

[emet_sulk]

Unrealistic? You say that because you have never known a world free of strife.

I will not be offering my services to those who join their voices in calls for war and that is final.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Im not disagreeing with you

But youre telling me you come from a literal perfect world free of any type of fighting?

[emet_sulk]

I do. I did.

The very thought of physically harming another was abhorrent amongst my people.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Thats

[Darin considers this for a moment. He has a lot of questions. A lot.]

So were there just no disputes at all? Everyone agreed? No one got angry enough to want to throttle someone?