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[spellspeak]

[When the video turns on Natsume appears to be outside on the street somewhere, standing in front of a darkened building. It's... A little creepy actually, not at all helped by the fact that he's wearing a dark robe.]

Good NIGHT~ ★ While I have made myself known to some of you there are just as many whom I am not acquainted WITH, so allow me to introduce mySELF.

[He curls his fingers in the air, something like green light seeming to glow around them just briefly before he places his hand to his chest dramatically.]

My name is Natsume Sakasaki, and I am a magician and fortune tellER. In my endeavor to enrich the lives of those here with the allure of enchantment and the occult I ask you to allow me to announce the opening of Chymica Esoterica!

[He grins and snaps his fingers. Instantly the building behind him lights up, revealing what appears to be a small shop. The windows are hung with tasteful string lights and somehow candles seem to be flickering inside, although it's hard to tell exactly through the curtains that are made of some shimmery and slighty-sheer fabric.]

In addition to offering my services as an advisor and fortune teller I also can provide you with brews of all SORTS, as well as items to grant your own special magic power for a short WHILE. If you happen to be of the more discerning and particular type I would even be open to making something special just for YOU.

I now welcome any quesTIONS, but until then let all enjoy the darkness and stars of the evening together until we meet aGAIN...

[Natsume winks and waves before snapping his fingers again and the video ends.]

Comments

[kayssistant]

Woooow, it looks so amazing! [Kay is awed at this display.] So I'll be able to see you do more magic when I drop by?

[spellspeak]

Of COURSE, if that's what you would LIKE.

[kayssistant]

Oh boy! [She practically bounces in her seat.] Then I'm definitely coming over! Do you have anything that'll help me play tricks on people?

[spellspeak]

[He can't help but chuckle at her enthusiasm.]

Well I do have some things that will add mysterious magical effects to you or anything you put them ON, but there is also something that will deliver a light SHOCK. Of course it's nothing that is so strong that it would cause HARM, but depending on how you utilize it it could certainly surprise someONE.

[kayssistant]

[Well, causing harm was never Kay's goal. Surprise was more than enough.]

You're the best, Natsume! And for that, if you ever need someone to test your tricks on...I volunteer! [She isn't only a prankster, she can take the tricks when she's on the receiving end.]

[spellspeak]

I appreciate the enthusiasm and I'll certainly keep that in MIND, thank YOU. I promise I'll be gentle ♫

[Natsume don't make things sound weird and suggestive.]

[kayssistant]

[She giggles.]

Do you enjoy April Fool's?

[spellspeak]

I've participated on occaSION, but I'll admit that it isn't something I often think OF.

I'm guessing you enjoy it yourSELF?

[kayssistant]

Heh heh, I do! I wish there was a holiday like that here.

[spellspeak]

Have you asked the locals to confirm whether or not there IS? They seem to be quite fond of holidays and festiVALS, so it wouldn't surprise me if they don't have some sort of variaTION.

[Although it probably has some weird suggestive twist.]

[kayssistant]

[Kay gasps, too enamored by this idea to even think of what kind of odd twist the locals would have on a holiday like April Fool's.]

You're on to something! I haven't asked them at all...I really should!

[spellspeak]

It certainly couldn't HURT. They seem to be very welcoming of us being more involved in their culture so I'm sure they would be all too excited to inform you of that sort of THING.

[kayssistant]

They are! I mean, it's something to have a buncha new people show up on your home planet...so I'm glad for the hospitality.

[spellspeak]

It is rather surprising that they've taken to the notion with relative EASE. One would normally expect much more suspicion and sanctions imposed upon us outsidERS, if for no other reason than to ensure we aren't dangerous and don't carry diseaSES.

[kayssistant]

Well, I guess that was what the checkups were for. Nothing like getting poked and prodded by doctors on your first day.