prismatica | Video; A brief commercial interlude

[ In front of an unassuming store, Naofumi and Raphtalia stand next to each other awkwardly. They're dressed to the nines in costume formalwear, glitter and sequins blinding in the poor lighting. ]

I'll never make it to the ball if I can't cure my sanguis bloodlust!!"

[ In a flat, almost put upon tone: ]

Here, try this.

[ Raphtalia drinks the potion. One might almost believe her fake smile ]

I feel great! Just like an ordinary Prismal! Thank you, Mas-- Doctor Naofumi!

[ She twirls around, feigning complete recovery. ]

[ In a very bad monotone: ]

Heavenly Fowl Apothecary, for all of your potion needs.

No refunds, though.

[ With that, the video cuts out… but the sound stays on. ]

You could at least try to sound convincing!

Yeah yeah, the important thing is just that they hear the name.

"No refunds"? You don't have to let them know upfront that you're a cheapskate.

That was the most important part. Everything works, so if anyone wants a refund they're just trying to pull something anyway.

Wait- shit! How long as this thing been on!?

[ The feed abruptly cuts out completely ]

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Since it's supposed to stop the bloodlust, I wouldn't recommend it. Your reflexes might be slowed.

But you like to fight? How so?

[ sparring partner: potentially located??? ]

I just need to still be able to defend myself. What do you mean how so? With weapons.

[ She's definitely not sharing her semblance. It works a lot better when people don't know about it, after all. ]

Magic might be easier to use under the influence of a potion, but if you're skilled enough with your weapons, I don't see you having any trouble.

I don't know. He said it was like a sedative, and they're kind of... aim-intensive and heavy.

[ There's like hundreds of feet of chain in them somehow. ]

You might want to take up something smaller, then.

Easy for you to say. It's a lot of work to master a new skill.

[ Though she guesses she could just get.. a normal gun... just for Sanguis time. Is this a self-nerf? ]

I never said it would be easy. Training and unlocking new skills is hard work, best accomplished with party members who can support you.

[ or would it be... a nerf gun?? ]

Yeah, but it doesn't make it less annoying when I've already put a bunch of work into what I know. There's a reason they say a jack of all trades is a master of none.

It's true; spreading your experience around is going to mean you don't excel at any one thing.

Nobody's forcing you to buy or drink the potion. If you think you'll feel unsafe, don't do it.

I want to try it.

[ She's just complaining. She likes complaining. ]

I'd be glad to bring one over to you if you'd like.

Yeah. Please.

[ She would like that. But she's also street-savvy and not 100% trusting so after two seconds she changes her mind. ]

I can come pick it up. No offense, but it's never a good idea to tell drug dealers where you live, whether it's potions or pills.

Edited 2019-12-04 23:15 (UTC)

Drug dealers?! I understand anyone's reluctance to trust strangers, but please, this is a legitimate business!

[ the owner of said legitimate business being just one such person who wouldn't trust a stranger as far as he could throw them, in fact. ]

Never said you weren't, but I'm still exchanging money for a substance that's going to alter my mood and emotions. That's a drug deal. The business license is the only reason I'm considering it. Look I'm not judging, you're helping me out.

[ She's sure af not going to take it alone the first time, either. She's not that trusting. ]

Is purchasing medicine from a healer considered a drug deal, too? [ Raphtalia tries to keep her emotions in check. It doesn't sound like this girl is really trying to insult Naofumi or his business. ] I'd be glad to help you with the potion, or direct you to the apothecary himself.

..Yeah? Why do you think they call places with pharmacies "drugstores"?

[ She's pretty sure it's not even something people try to hide most of the time.. ]

If you have a storefront, I can just go there.

[ She has someone she lives with who doesn't yet have any ability to repel bullets like she does, she doesn't want to bring anyone there until she knows them better. ]

[ she transmits the coordinates to the shop ]

We look forward to receiving your business.

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