video.

[yumenope]

( the video feed cuts on and a very pretty man in traditional clothing fills the frame, a serious look in his eyes. )

For one day only, I am benevolently offering my services as a seer, so to speak.

You see, I can glimpse into the future in short bursts and divine what awaits you. The spirits are restless and have compelled me to offer up my services, free of charge, to all who may desire them.

So please, supply your name and your favorite fruit and allow me to read your future.

( this, of course, has all been a lie. but damn does it sound convincing and very prettily and eloquently spoken. )

Comments

[yumenope]

There's a storm. It's restless.

Are you in a quarrel with someone close?

[winepouring]

[ He blinks, staring, then quickly shakes his head. ]

Not as far as I know? My friendships are just fine right now.

[ Hmm... ]

Is the sea only symbolic in this case?

[yumenope]

It may just be. Unless you think it should be taken literally.

Why is that?

[winepouring]

If it's literal, then it's very important to me. My brother is- Ah, my brother works with the sea, and he had crucial business coming up when I last saw him. He's also very powerful spiritually, so it would make sense that spirits would pick up on something like that, don't you think?

But if it's only symbolic... Hm... [ He tilts his head in thought, tapping his chin with a folded fan. ] I suppose if I take both your fortunes together, then if I help someone, I can help a fight I'll have with a friend?

[yumenope]

That seems plausible. That’s very wise of you.

( a pause. should he tell him? this was such an honest and earnest story and explanation... )

Of course, all of that had been a lie.

[winepouring]

[ ????

He stares at the screen, stares at it, and then his face falls. ]

A lie?? Are you being serious now?

[ ...He thought this was a weird method, but still!! Sighing. ]

At least you're willing to say it was a lie from the start...

But really, what was the point of all that? Is this a game? You need a better hobby!