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Quest Mingle: June-July
Quest Mingle: June-July
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION
Quest Plotting! This post is for playing!
• These quests are valid from start of June until end of July.
• Characters don't need to be a member of the guild to do quests and anyone can do any segment's quest! The quests are just marked this way to show where the quests are taking place.
• City Location Details | Segment Location details
• Remember to keep distances (times are calculated as walking times) in mind when planning what quests to do when. You have two full months, so there's no rush!
• For some of the monsters, additional details can be found from the Beastiary.
• Rewards are for one completion of the Quest, but characters can do it multiple times to earn more money from them, as the problems do repeat.
• Please see the guild page for permanent quests.
City Quests
Even in your city... quests! [ Click to Expand ]
| Quest Name | Description | OOC Notes | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Warriors | The district of Sunwaning is known for its fashion shops. Now the fashion designers have set up different obstacle courses (instead of regular catwalks) around various districts to show off their work. Otherworlders are asked to wear their new lines of clothes and pass these obstacle courses in pairs. Of course they're asked to pose and show off the clothes while going through the course at the same time! This is to show off that the clothes are not only beautiful, but also good for running and jumping around. The use of special powers is forbidden in this quest. You must work together without any extra abilities to go through the course. | The further you get through the course the more you get paid. If you make it through to the whole course and push a button that shoots out confetti, you win the whole prize and the clothes you used. | 500 Moon Coins for full course, clothes |
| Kisses for Charity | Natives of Nightwake want to gather some funds to help the mecha hangar to repair the damage done by memory monsters. That's why they have set up kissing booths all around the city and are asking the help of otherworlders to man them. To spice things up, all booths have a collection of magical lip balms that will give different effects to those who are kissed and taste like something they really like. These effects last from one hour to three, depending how long the kiss was. | The lip balms have following effects: Voice altering (makes the person's voice very squeaky or very low), Lies (makes the person lie, even in their thoughts/through telepathy), Soft (makes the person act very softly towards anyone), Mood eyes (shows the person's mood through the color of their eyes), Float (makes the person float), Healing (heals the person's minor wounds, like paper cuts), Refresh (makes the person feel refreshed, like they just had a really great nap). | Five of the lip balms (any of them) |
| Let me Entertain you | Some adults are worried about their teenager children and need someone to show them a good example of how to use their free time effectively and without getting into trouble. They are turning to otherworlders. They are asking to keep their kids company and show them fun ways to "kill time". | Basically they are asking people to babysit their teenagers, most which have a real attitude problem and will be really difficult to handle. Characters' goals are to keep them out of trouble. Some of them are prone to vandalism and shoplifting, so keep an eye out on them! | 50 Moon Coins/per hour |
| Who Let the Dogs Out? | The animal shelter in Coldreach had a young trainee look after their magical dogs. They did well to remember to lock the gate behind them, but they forgot to apply the charm that keeps these magical dogs in the pen. Pegasus Dogs are, as the name suggests, magical flying dogs with multicolored wings. Young puppies can't use their wings very well, but they're fast and jump high. They're all very harmless and the worst they can do is cuddle someone into submission. Help the shelter catch the dogs. | The Pegasus Dogs are all various different breeds and the only thing same about them is that they all have multicolored wings. Otherwise they act very much like normal dogs and are loyal to anyone who adopts them (which means yes, you can adopt a dog!) | 20 Moon Coins per returned dog |
Winter Segment
Lights, Snow, Quests [ Click to Expand ]
| Quest Name | Description | OOC Notes | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cold Reflections | A long time ago, when the Half-Frozen Lake was still peaceful, power holders would dive there and find an icy cave (that you can walk in, it's free of water - don't ask how, magic). Inside that cave was an important resource for potions makers: frozen lemonade grass. Why is it important? it makes potions taste good (and also helps with breathing issues). Some divers also went there for some self-reflection, since it was a good place to ask yourself some questions. But please bring the Tower of Potions as much frozen lemonade grass as possible. | Special diving equipment is provided to those who want or need it. The ice cave is full of natural reflective surfaces (mirrors) that show none other than yourself. But the you in the mirror has its own mind and will even have a conversation with the character. It's the player's choice whether the mirror version of a character acts like the character or is a little bit of twisted. Some of the reflections' goals is to try and free themselves out of their mirrors. If this happens, the character will have a doppelganger for a week or so going around and acting in their name (after that they disappear into smoke). This quest and the "Plant Octopi Are Evolving" quest can be done at the same time and you can get rewards for both. | 600 Moon Coins, Diving gear |
| Not All That Glitters is Gold | The river in the Winter Segment is a treasure trove of items people have lost during their adventures. No matter where they have lost them, the would eventually end up in the river and then washed up to the riverbanks. Then it snowed and the items have been buried under the snow for quite some time now. There are likely a lot of different jewelry, wallets, camping equipment and even frozen food underneath that snow. Why not go take a look? We will buy any valuables you find. | You can find all of the things listed and precious gems from the snow, as the riverbank is a great spot for them. However there are also Gem Biters that are very angry rodent-like monsters made of precious gems that eat normal precious gems and attack anyone that try to take them. They also hide inside the snow so you might find a gem and think it's a normal gem but then it bites your finger. Luckily they don't have very sharp teeth and they usually just melt gems into themselves - but even blunt as they are, it still hurts. They're as hard as diamonds, so rather hard to destroy. | Depends on item sold (be reasonable) or treasure |
| Paradise Forest | The forest on the border of Winter and Autumn Segment is a strange one. Those who've returned from there have told about a paradise among the trees, but have also been immediately admitted to the hospital after returning to the city due to delayed hypothermia. Yet they talk about it with blissful smiles on their faces. What is in there? | Once you enter the winter side of the border forest you will be greeted with a garden-like paradise. It's bright and feels warm, like you just entered a place of dreams. It feels realistic enough to want to take off your winter clothes and just relax and bask in the sun. But it's only a large-scale hallucination caused by Ice Maidens that sucks magical energy. If they take a liking to someone they will encase them in ice and add them to her collections. It might be a good idea to remind yourself where you are while inside the forest. Works worst on people who are mentally strong. | 300 Moon Coins |
| Plant Octopi Are Evolving | Due to the fish monster mayhem last month, the Frozen Plant Octopi are agitated and have started to come closer to the surface of the Half-Frozen Lake. If they see anyone near the lake they will try to grab them by their feet and drown them before eating them like a popcicle. Considering there are people diving for potion ingredients, this is a problem that needs to be addressed. Try dragging the plant octopi up to shore of the lake to make them weaker or fight them underwater to keep them back from the cave area. | Frozen Plant Octopi are plants that can be harvested for (cold resistance) potion ingredients. However, some of these plants are alive and only show it if you get close enough. They will try to grab anyone and consume them. However, once the octopus is dead, they can be harvested like a normal plant - and you might get edible, very nutritious seeds as well. These versions of the octopi have evolved to be able to move from their spots, therefore are a bit more dangerous than their normal versions. This quest and the "Ice Cold Reflections" quest can be done at the same time and you can get rewards for both. | 500 Moon Coins |
Spring Segment
Breezing through quests [ Click to Expand ]
| Quest Name | Description | OOC Notes | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers for the Sun | During the months of June and July, the city celebrates Summer Solstice by wearing various flower crowns when going out. They can make a variety of crowns in the city, but to get even more variety, natives are asking otherworlders to pick flowers from the Spring Segment and preserve them with an enhancement spell they teach. After that they can make them into flower crowns that stay alive and fresh for the whole two months and can be worn anywhere. | The enhancement spell can be used on various different plant life so they last longer (for example, while transporting them to another place). Natives usually aren't too familiar with flower language, but some might make a comment or two about the combination of flowers used on the crowns. Of course you can also make flower crowns in the city as well and get paid for that. | 5 moon coins per flower crown donated, up to 100 flower crowns |
| Never Underestimate the Toad | There has been sightings of an old monster thought to be extinct. It's called a Slime Toad. As the name suggests, it is related to the slimes, as it's saliva is favored by slime around the Spring segment. Slime Toads are giant, over 4 metres tall, and attempt to eat anything that's alive and moving (they especially love eating people that are arrogant and underestimate them). The best way to encounter them is to blow or cut them up somehow, as they will turn into smaller toads the more you blow them up. They will run away when they can no longer find things small enough to eat (so once they've turned tiny enough). | Slime Toads are very slow eaters and will take forever to actually swallow anyone properly, so there's plenty of time to rescue someone who has been captured by their mouth. They will, however, be soaked in toad saliva and likely surrounded by Slime because of that. Congrats on becoming popular among Slime! | 200 Moon Coins |
| Taming the Mounts | They are finally back. The Spring Segment used to be famous for Winged Creatures that guided Power Holders through the Segments. However, after the power holders passed away, the creatures scattered and left for a good while. Now there's been sightings of them returning. Your job is to go into the Segments and find a Winged Creature you bond with. Once you do, it will let you take a feather out of its wings to turn into an amulet back in the city. This amulet will be used to summon the creature in your time of need by holding it up to the sky and yelling the name you gave them. | The Winged creatures can be anything you can imagine to ride. Most common ones are horses and other creatures with hooves, but there have been lions as well, for example. They look like regular animals but they are large enough to ride and have giant wings made out of feathers. | Mount summoning amulet |
| Windy Risks | We know this is probably a crazy idea, but we wish to see if the small village at the north-east corner of the Spring Segment (Valley of Wind) has anything we can use. So, we have developed devices that make people heavier so they can avoid being tossed around by the wind that you put on your ankles. We don't know what else might be there; just that the winds are strong enough to throw adults towards the barrier and potentially injure them in the progress. However, there might be important documents still left there, so we think the risk is worth it. | There are no documents in the village, but the place is currently much like a scrap yard where you can find parts of devices that have been gathered there, as well as a variation of weapons. Gathered by who or what? Oh, just the giant sleeping dragons made of metal that hoard them. Dragons don't exactly exist in Ellipa, but these are clearly man-made imitations of dragons come to life. You can either try to take the parts without waking the mechanical beasts up or fight them. Instead of fire, these shoot laser beams. | 3000 Moon Coins |
Summer Segment
Get your hottest quests here [ Click to Expand ]
| Quest Name | Description | OOC Notes | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes for the Moon | Moon Bunnies are creatures that circle around the segments to bring the moon's blessings to all of them. They're originally from the Winter side, so whenever they reach the Summer they need to get help from people. So the people have set up places in the city to make different variations of nutritious and delicious cakes to give the bunnies. You can either help make the cakes or deliver them near the Summer Flower Yard for the bunnies to find (or both, why not). You may even get a chance to feed and pet them yourself. | The Moon Bunnies float in the air as a means of travel and sometimes they sparkle like the moon. They cannot be adopted and if someone tries to take one back with them they will poof into moon dust and reappear somewhere else. | 200 Moon Coins |
| Messages in the Dark | During evenings a light has been spotted from the Abandoned Port on the east side of the Great Ocean lake. The streetlights there have been giving off an SOS signal. No one knows how the streetlights work as they aren't connected to any electric sources. Please investigate this mystery. | The lights are caused by creatures known as the Doom Dune. They lure people into that part of the beach by signaling for help before forming into a sand monster and attack the people from shadows. The sand monsters usually take the shape of the person currently on the victim's mind, as they can see thoughts due to their ghost-like abilities. | 400 Moon Coins |
| Say Cheese, Nessie! | We can't believe it! Nessie have been spotted at the Great Ocean Lake. No one has ever managed to photograph such a rare creature before and we definitely want to get a picture for our books. Please camp at the Great Ocean Lake and try to take a photo of Nessie for us. | Nessie are very mischievous creatures that somehow manage to slip out of a picture frame just before someone takes a photograph. They're peaceful and mean no harm to anyone. They just like to play a lot and escaping photographs is one their way of playing. The people are really desperate for proof of the creature without harming it, so they are willing to pay a lot. Nessie look like long-necked dinosaurs with flippers and are very adorable. | 2000 Moon Coins for a clear picture |
| Snakes on the Branches CW/TW: Snakes | Due to a lot of rain in the Rain Jungle and the Darkness concentrating there, the trees have started rapidly growing. They reach out to the polluted magical river and from there they are growing towards the city. The barrier mostly keeps the branches off, but they do damage it because of the polluted river. The branches also bring in Coil Snakes that try to slither past the barrier and spit out lightning. Cut the branches off before they damage the barrier too much and stop these snakes from entering the city. | The branches have soaked in the water of the magically polluted river and can sap one's magical energy when touched. Otherwise they don't fight back, but the Coil Snakes do. They're 2 metres long, as thick as (standard) human legs and eat basically anything. The snakes also sometimes pose as three branches as they are the same-ish color. | 600 Moon Coins |
Autumn Segment
Maple scented Quests [ Click to Expand ]
| Quest Name | Description | OOC Notes | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty of the Well CW/TW: Spiders | There has been a sighting of a beauty wandering near the Abandoned Well. No one knows who she is, but they are worried for her safety. Then one day she was seen entering the well and not coming back up. We think it's high time the well was investigated, especially since it no longer has creepy ominous croaking sounds! The girl might be in trouble! | Inside the well is a stream of salty water that leads to a maze made out of rock and dirt. The stream continues under the maze and doesn't help with navigating it. The maze itself is full of traps like exploding trap doors, sticky cob webs that tie you down (or try to drag you into secret trap doors), arrows shooting out of the walls and spores that mimimize the target for two hours (may make it easier to dodge traps though). Deadends may lead to a fire. On top of that the maze is full of spiders that are venomous and protecting something up ahead. What is something up ahead? The beauty who disappeared, crying and making the stream of salty water who at first seems overjoyed that you found her. But the turns into a Queen Spider and the final boss fight. She's just a bigger version of the spiders though. | 500 Moon Coins |
| Maybe It Bugs Me CW/TW: Giant Bugs | During the last two months the Maybe the Mapleline forest had a lot of visitors to harvest the syrup there. Well, in the past this has always been followed by giant bugs invading the forest and eating away at the forest as they are drawn by the scent. We are pretty sure it's worse now with the whole Dark Energy thing and we do not want to lose such a good resource. Protect the forest, but as always be careful not to stay there for too long. | The bugs are called Maple Mantis and they are giant (like 3-4 metres tall) mantis that eat maple trees. Their hands are like razors, so they cut pieces of the forest down and eat them like they're a bread stick. They usually come in groups of three at a time, from the south. | 200 Moon Coins |
| Out of Body Experience | A new type of spirits has been spotted in the Autumn segment. That's right, they have been spotted because they've possessed the local scarecrows. The spirits have the ability to possess people by kicking the person's spirit out of their body. Once the spirit gets bored and leaves the body the owner can return to it. If they can find their body again. Luckily the spirits that have been kicked out can possess an item and maybe get picked up by someone while they chase the body stealing scarecrow around. | Due to the special ability of the spirits, being kicked out of one's body doesn't kill them right away, but being away from their body for too long (~ 5 hours) will (especially if the spirit abandons the highjacked body). So it might be best to chase the spirit down as fast as possible. Returning to the body is easy, though it might feel a bit disorienting for a while. You cannot return to someone else's body, just your own. | 300 Moon Coins |
| Spooky Scary Skeletons | During night time, the rattle of bones can be heard all the way to the city as an echo. It's like multiple skeletons are moving near the polluted river. What's more, there are also weird lights coming from the general direction of the sound, making it hard to sleep if you live near the river. Someone do something about this! | Investigating the sounds and weird lights in the evening hours will lead to finding a cottage made out of bones (it's only there during evenings, there's nothing there during the day). Inside there is apparently a skeleton rave going on every night, and the bones aren't the best to keep all lights out - not to mention the bones rattling when the skeletons hit the walls sometimes while dancing. If you try to stop the party, they will try to drag you dancing with them - but will also take apart the cottage to fight you with bones. (Ah the bones? Don't worry about it. They just took apart their friends to make the house. They will put them back once the evening is over) | 200 Moon Coins |
NSFW Quests
DO NOT use the Quest Mingle for these quests and instead play them on other posts! This questboard is only unlockable by characters that are 16 or older.
The spice [ Click to Expand ]
| Quest Name | Description | OOC Notes | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossoming the Meadow | In the Spring Segment there's a place called Creature-Nip Meadow. It's a good source for herbs that have calming effects. They're mostly used for anesthetics potions at the medical department, but they have other uses too (the more sexy ones). There's a particular herb that only blooms when people are sexually active near it. Once you've managed to make some bloom, collect the pollen and seeds and bring them with you (but be careful not to inhale the pollen too much). It might also be a good idea to bring someone to guard the meadow from the outside, as monsters are sometimes drawn to the meadow as well. | Monsters possible are anything from the Beastiary's Spring Segment section. Inhaling the pollen will make characters experience a heat-like state. It will last longer the more pollen you inhale (max a full day, but at least two hours). Otherwise the pollen can be used to make calming/anesthetic potions when prepared by boiling it, and for potions that act like viagra as just the pollen. | 1000 Moon Coins |
| Experimente(a)nting | Some florists have been cultivating special tea leaves for various purposes. They have finally made different variations of tea that seems potent enough to market, so they are looking for test subjects. It's an age restrict job because the tea are meant for promoting sexy times. They need you to sign a paper in case there are ... side effects. But you will get paid for trying the different teas. | The tests are held in a hotel at Nightwake Center, which is a full 5 star experience. They are given various tea bags or boba teas to test out and a private room for the night. Of course, no one will look twice if you return with a different person some other time. The rumored side effects may include a hangover like state the next day or possible loss of senses for the next day (like becoming blind). Effects include: Hard-on (makes boners last for a longer time or return more quickly for multiple orgasms), Enhanced sensations (makes everything feel twice as good), Masochism (makes pain feel pleasurable), Stamina Booster (literally an energy booster for sexy times) | 2000 Moon Coins |
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It's true it was pretty tame for a kiss-- [ and short and soft-- actually he isn't even sure Byleth properly returned it? ] --but I don't think you should expect fireworks from a bit of touching alone. That's probably something you'll only feel when you get to kiss someone you actually like.
[ And sure, physical stimuli and carnal attraction majorly factor in, but... something tells him Byleth is more the affection kind of guy. ]
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Then, it's likely I'll never experience those 'fireworks'. As I said, I've never had a crush, and I've never really had any sexual urges either. A pity, really, the romance novels made these acts sound like such a fun experience...
[Of course, he could still experiment with trying out sex or more intense kissing, but he only really trusted one person to see him in such a vulnerable position and that was Shez. Byleth didn't harbour any romantic or lustful feelings for him, and he doubted Shez felt the same either, so he was sort of stuck.]
Well, at least I'll be able to become somewhat experienced with kissing. We did agree to space out our kisses throughout the week, after all.
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Hey, if it's important to you, you shouldn't just give up before you've even tried. It's not like we had the time to even think about that stuff back home with a war going on, but we're kind of on an extended break in this place, so you never know. I'll even lend a hand in whatever way I can.
[ And he's thinking more along the lines of helping Byleth out with his social skills, possibly work on improving his sense of humor-- you know, play wingman! Like a good friend!
Instead, Byleth's train of thought seems to be heading the opposite direction, right down the more straightforward path and... probably running Shez over along the way. Just give him a moment to pick up his pieces again. ]
Wait, you-- you were serious about that?
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[He gestured to the almost forgotten coins on the stall's counter. The amount there was enough to pay for a very extravagant night of pleasure, rather than a simple peck on the lips! Rather than trying to kiss multiple times in one sitting, and both of them becoming weary of it, it made sense to him to space it all out, so that he may think and ruminate over each one.]
I wouldn't want you to get into trouble for not fulfilling your contractual obligations. Unless... I was such a poor kissing partner you've decided to reconsider?
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[ "Weren't you a little too quick to respond," Arval finally manifests again, at the most inopportune of moments, no less, and Shez can't even argue back-- but really, he's already kicked that puppy once, he's just trying to keep his feelings from getting hurt! ]
I... actually thought you would reconsider your donation. [ It's only a half lie; he doesn't doubt Byleth's generosity, but it really is too large a sum for just a kiss or even several. ] I know we're helping each other out, but it kinda feels like I'm getting more out of this bargain than you. I feel like I should even this out, somehow.
[ And this much isn't about the rules of his job -- if anything, earning that much gold for a single lil peck will probably net him quite the reputation -- but it's about staying equals as peers. He'll just... have to come up with something to sweeten the deal, so to speak. ]
There's one more thing: if you come back the entire week and get a kiss every day, people might get the wrong impression about you. You sure you're okay with that?
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[He cared what his allies thought about him, and those close to him like his new friends. But complete strangers? After a lifetime of being written off as the Ashen Demon, he taught himself to stop giving a damn about what strangers thought of him.]
But I understand your concerns now. If you feel that this transactional arrangement is unequal, know that you're aiding me a great deal. I've always been curious about these intimate acts described in books, and you're allowing me to explore them with someone I trust. Experience is not something easily valued by coin, correct?
[So, tl'dr, Shez gets a hefty donation for his kissing booth, and Byleth gets to gain valuable kissing experience with someone he trusted! Win/win for all!]
We don't have to do it at the booth either, if you want privacy.
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Well, the Shez from his world had given him his merc whistle; if they were anything alike, that must have been because he thought of Byleth as a special friend. Guess it's up to him to honor that pact now. ]
If we're going through all the tiers, then I guess it's best to take it elsewhere, right?
[ Byleth may not care what others think, but Shez wouldn't feel too comfortable with a crowd watching him get hot and heavy with his former enemy. He's going to have enough nightmare fuel with Arval alone. ]
Still feel like I should pitch in some more, though... [ He tilts his head to one side, arms folded in thought. ] Okay, how about this: if you come to my guild room, I can cook and we can get a little more comfortable. Maybe you should even bring those novels you love so much and, I dunno, point out some stuff you've been wondering about. How's that sound?
[ Books, snacks, a lil smooch or two-- sounds like they're gearing up for a (study) date, yeah!! ]
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Shez's proposal was logical and agreeable. Romance novels did point out that these acts were far more enjoyable when both parties were relaxed or comfortable, so leading up to it by having a meal or a shared reading session would serve the same purpose. Also, despite him saying he didn't particularly care about what strangers thought of him, it might be awkward to keep practising kissing with this booth in between them. No matter which angle you looked at it, this was the best solution: Shez will have earned the donation Byleth gave, and Byleth will gain precious experience he wouldn't have elsewhere. Win/Win for all.]
Very well, I agree to your terms. [Byleth nodded to emphasise his contentment with the arrangement and... held out his hand?] I accept you as my mentor in intimacy, Shez.
[Gratz on your new title, Shez.]
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Yeah, I don't think "Mentor in Intimacy" is as cool a nickname as "Ashen Demon" or "Blade Breaker", but I'll take it. You've got yourself a deal, Byleth.
[ Personally he would have preferred a fistbump for a more casual feel, but the guise of a business transaction seems important to his friend, so Shez will take that proffered hand and seal the deal with a nice, firm shake. ]
Now, how do we do this... oh, yeah! You can call me on that smartphone thing when you're coming, or just send a message. [ He's got it pretty much all figured out by now, which... frankly surprised even himself! ] Actually, you should probably tell me what kinda food you like, too. Can't promise I'll find all ingredients in this place, but I'll give it my best shot!
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I've no preference when it comes to food. I like anything and dislike nothing.
[So, easy to cook for?? Sort of.]
Especially if it's your cooking, Shez. I recall enjoying it no matter what you made back in my world.
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Really? You don't dislike anything at all? Because I don't know about this other Shez you know, but let me tell you, I've definitely cooked up an atrocity or two before...
[ "Are you planning to give the Ashen Demon food poisoning," a familiar voice rings in his head, and Shez is so quick to shut them down that he doesn't have the chance to figure out whether Arval meant that as a warning or a suggestion. ]
In any case, just remember I may not always meet expectations, so don't say I didn't warn you!
[ He doesn't even mean just in regards to food, either; he's probably even less (kissing) mentor material than he is chef material, but hey, beggars can't be choosers and all that. ]
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[He means it too. It's obvious he means it. Because he even smiled slightly, that cute little genuine smile that was almost blinding in its sincerity despite how small it was. His statement gave away two things however: he potentially had no sense of taste and was apparently immune to poison(ed food).]
I have a very strong stomach.
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... you know, that makes me feel better about myself, but entirely too worried about you.
[ Forget about Arval-- if Hubert were to plan out any assassination attempts against the Ashen Demon, this apparent lack of taste would be high on his priority list. ]
If anything, you can at least rest assured I'm not giving you food poisoning. [ A sigh, not quite in defeat but... close. ] And I'll try to make sure you'll actually be tasting something good.
[ You know, other than his kisses...! (Man, what a line that would've been, if he actually had the confidence to back it up.) ]
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Hm.]
If you want some guidance on what to make... I suppose I do have a preference for meat. As rare as you can make it.
[He could even eat it raw, but Jeralt had quickly scolded him about that when he had been younger. Apparently he had given Jeralt quite a fright when he saw him as a child eating raw meat, dripping blood and all. Byleth didn't know what the fuss was about. It tasted better raw, and it didn't make him sick, but Jeralt had put his foot down on the matter. Rare was as close as he could get.]
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All right, got it. [ A nod in acknowledgement! ] That meat is gonna be red and juicy like you've never had it!
[ Well. Maybe not like he's never had it, but Shez doesn't know about the actual raw meat incident. ]
I guess I could close up shop since I'm all booked for the week, but I think I'm gonna hang back for a bit longer and do some shopping later. You planning to check out the other stalls?
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[That's right: cute things.]
Did you know there is a shop that specialises in animal soft toys? Such things are luxuries in Fódlan, but here they're easily affordable. Apparently, they even have some shaped like sharks...
[The IKEA shark...]
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Yeah? Like those armored bear stuffies? I bet Bernadetta and Edelgard would love that...
[ Aaaand suddenly his eyes go wide. Oh. Oh no, he said too much. ]
Uh, actually, if Edelgard ever shows up, don't tell her I said that? It's supposed to be a secret.
[ Not... a very well guarded one, mind you, her gap moe just shows. But this revelation might as well be taken as a betrayal of her trust, and he's had to work hard enough to earn it as it is! ]
Anyway, send me some pictures if you find any real good takers, okay? I'm talking big time cute, the absolute best you can find!
[ He needs to take up more jobs that pay real coin instead of lip balms, but once he does? It's gift time! ]
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Understood. I'll reconnoitre the nearby stores and message you the coordinates of any high quality plush toys I find.
[Worded like it was an actual goddamn serious mission. Shez, you know you're going to get a full on mission report in your DMs complete with photos of the 'target' later, right?]
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Yeah, I'll be counting on you. Do your best out there!
[ And then he offers up his open palm raised just above his head. Go for the high-five! ]
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I will. [He had the smallest yet sweetest of smiles as he lowered his hand.] I'll see you later, Shez.
[Look at that! He's even saying casual goodbyes now!]