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[lanofsizhui]

Hello everyone,

I am running a store in the farmer's market. It was quite challenging. I have figured out how to sell stock of fruits and vegetables, but I am also learning how to make coffees and teas, and quick meals in my small kitchen.

I never realized running this all by myself can be overwhelming. I am looking for some help with the register or watching the store while I go make deliveries or while I cook. Just a helping hand or two. I don't have much, but the meals are on me.

If interested, feel free to inquiry me. I can make go deliveries as well.

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[hatejakku]

Thank you for considering it. [ The rice, he means. ]

I'll be there in the morning, then. Look forward to meeting you.

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[lanofsizhui]

[The next morning, should Finn decided to go find him, he'll find his store in the square where people gathered at the farmer's market. He'll find the young man in front of the store putting a stock of fruits and vegetables into the boxes and using a marker, he labeled the prices by chroma/demichroma.

He's manning the store on his own. Sizhui doesn't dress in all white that is usual of his clan but wearing the modern fashion of the locals, however, he does wear a headband with a cloud motif around his head.]

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[hatejakku]

[ Finn's at least familiar with the Farmer's Market. He had set up a little stall not too long ago to sell some of his homemade Sake (hence why he was asking about the rice, not that he's selling tons of the stuff or anything).

Anyway, he finds his way easily and eventually comes to a storefront that looks like the described place. ]

Hello? I talked to someone about looking after a store while they were busy. I think this is the place?

[lanofsizhui]

[Sizhui just open up his store to start the day when he's surprised to see him. Only because their interaction was text, so he has forgotten to put up a video for face recognition. Oops?

Give him a few moments, taking a guess, smiling brightly, then grinning. Since not many asked him for a job.]

Hello...? I think you're the one asking about rice? Please forgive me, I didn't get your name, I was busy. I just open my store this week, so it was hectic!

I am Lan Sizhui.

[Because he's polite, he cupped his hand and makes a bow]

Yeah, this is my place. I'm glad you come to help. Did you have any breakfast? I can make you a smoothie.

[hatejakku]

[ Finn's still a bit confused about how other cultures greet each other, but he's taken to imitating what they do. So far, he's yet to insult anyone. So, yeah, he mimics the bow and pretty much nails it. ]

I'm Finn. It's great to meet you.

I, uh- I haven't had any breakfast, no. Thank you. [ He almost refuses out of politeness but... he hasn't had a smoothie before... And it's more polite to accept, right? He can't remember. ]

[lanofsizhui]

[He certainly nails it! Sizhui only smiles, he's pretty casual and doesn't want Finn to be so formal.]

Hi Finn, you came in just at the right time. Have something to eat first and then we'll start the day. It's not busy now, but it will get busy in the afternoon.

What kind of smoothie do you like? I can make a strawberry banana or something with blueberries. It's mostly a cold drink made of ice and crushed fruit.

[hatejakku]

[ Ice and crushed fruit? Made into a drink? ] I... like strawberries. That first one you mentioned sounds good. Sorry, I've never had one before.

Is this what you did back in your home? Run a shop like this? [ He seems to know what he's doing, Finn thinks. Certainly confident. ]

[lanofsizhui]

[It will take quite for Sizhui to make the smoothie. First, there's a sound of whirling and crushed ice. Eventually, he produced one, pours it into a cup, and then hands it over to him with a smile.]

Here, for you. It makes a good breakfast.

[At his question]

No. Back at home, I am part of the Lan Clan sect. I was adopted into the family. I am a disciple and I'm learning the traditions of swordsmanship and cultivation.

[To clarify]

All of my life, I am being trained to properly use my spiritual powers for the greater good. That's what it means to cultivate.

[hatejakku]

[ Finn takes the smoothie with a smile, thanks, and tiny bow of his head. When he takes a sip, it's of purely delight.

But then his face falls a little from this story. ] Spiritual powers and swordsmanship? I think my home has people that are similar. We call them Jedi. [ And Sith. He doesn't like to talk about the Sith. ] Can you- [ His hand goes to the side of his head, fingers wiggling. ] -move things with your mind and stuff?