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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Dec 25, 2023 11:11:27 GMT -8
"I figure these boots could be very useful getting into difficult to reach places as long as we can get above it. There is a clear danger to the boots however and they may require getting used to. For now for testing I believe there are a few safety precautions we can take: tie a rope harness and have someone hold onto the harness as well as having it tied around a pillar, put water below where we intend to land, have someone below to confirm landing zone and potentially apply more water, and in case all other safety precautions fail, Seeboe could create water to force buoyancy. I expect any one of these precautions to be sufficient, but redundancy of safety during testing is important."
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Post by Daos on Dec 25, 2023 12:48:26 GMT -8
"The roof? Hmm, I think we have a ladder in the back, but...why would you need to get up there?" wonders Suree.
"Wait, wait," Mila says, stepping in after finishing with her customer. "I don't like where this is going at all. You promised you'd be more responsible," she points out to Suree. "If you're going to allow this, they need to sign the proper wavers first." She turns to Vulpi. "That you agree this store and its employees are not responsible for any harm caused by your actions, and cannot be held liable in any way, that you agree to pay for any damages caused to this store or its merchandise, including the boots, and that you take full responsibility for whatever may happen." She looks back to Suree. "Otherwise, if this goes badly, you could risk losing the store. Again."
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Dec 25, 2023 13:08:53 GMT -8
"I'm happy to sign a waiver, are you fine with the floor getting wet? And as for the roof, it'll help simulate an impassible solid barrier." Vulpi will begin taking measurements to identify where on the roof is above a clear open space in the shop for a landing zone.
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Post by GardenGnome2023 on Dec 25, 2023 13:57:49 GMT -8
Seeboe not sure of what Vulpi wants him to do but excited to of help but using his magic.
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Dec 25, 2023 15:26:29 GMT -8
Seeing the look of confusion on Seeboe's face: "If the boots do what I hope then I'll come through the ceiling right there. The intention is that the small puddle of water I'll put right there will be sufficient to stop me from going through the floor and if not then hopefully the rope will be able to pull me up enough to remove the shoes, but if both of those safety features fail then the next hope of safety is that if you create enough water, it'll be enough to pull me out of the floor."
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Post by Daos on Dec 25, 2023 16:22:05 GMT -8
"Qué? Of course I'm not okay with a wet floor," Mila answers. "That's a safety hazard. Someone, like a customer, could slip and get hurt. And what's all of this about a harness and rope? Listen, this is a place of business, not an amusement park. Look, you can buy the boots and then do whatever you want with them, somewhere else, but the store is in a delicate position right now, and it's not a good idea to have people diving through the ceiling."
"Well, now, Mila, they did help save the shop," Suree points out.
"For which you paid them. Handsomely. And gave them our last elemental gem. And agreed to sell their little trinkets. That's more than enough to square things," Mila objects. "You have got to stop letting people take advantage of you, Suree."
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Dec 25, 2023 18:32:55 GMT -8
"I'm happy to dry it up after, and during Chispa will be watching and can warn people about the floor. I want to try them out with a wet floor in a controlled environment because you are right, these boots do create a safety hazard. If I cannot mitigate the risks then I should not buy them. Have you tested safety methods for them? It sounds like the previous person to try them on didn't take any safety measures and almost died. Can you imagine what would happen if someone like them bought the boots and put them on without taking safety precautions? It seems likely to happen if you're trying to sell them."
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Post by Daos on Dec 25, 2023 19:11:37 GMT -8
(OOC: Go ahead and make a Persuasion check for Vulpi.)
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Dec 26, 2023 3:41:49 GMT -8
Persuasion: RCeqlCOi1d20-11d20-1
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Post by Bishgada on Dec 26, 2023 9:44:28 GMT -8
"Errr... Vulpi... I didn't understand you want to fall from the roof into the shop. I must agree with Mila that it is unnecessary risk. If speaking of a controlled environment, you want to have an empty place. This crowded shop, and with magic item of all possible things, is pretty much the opposite of controlled environment." She use her scholarship tone she had with children brought to the church for education. "So, lets start with theoretical experiment... Suppose when you put on the boots, you sink in solid objects, but can easily walk on water. How do you plan to use it in normal life? Making special entrances to parties from the roof and landing on the buffet tables? Sinking the buffet in water to keep you from falling through the floor?? And if it was in adventure, you will use the boots to swim through a mountain, while the rest of us will climb it? If it really works with any solid object, the main usage I see for it is breaking into guarded places, such as prison, or city wall, and if that's what you have in mind, let's test it for this exact purpose, in and empty place and a simple wall." Chispa lectures...
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Post by Daos on Dec 26, 2023 19:25:33 GMT -8
"Can you imagine what would happen if someone like them bought the boots and put them on without taking safety precautions? It seems likely to happen if you're trying to sell them." "I can imagine it," Mila agrees, "hence why I have that sign up at the entrance." She points to said sign, which reads, 'Caveat Emptor.' "Magic is dangerous. Unpredictable. Anyone who uses it is taking a risk, as is anyone who shops here." She adds under her breath, " Especially with Suree's magic..." "Huh?" asks Suree. "Nothing, nothing," Mila assures them. "Anyway, we can't have you diving off our roof and flooding the shop just to test out some boots you may or may not even buy. And if your intention is to use them for illegal purposes, like breaking and entering, we definitely don't need to hear about that, and disavow any liability or culpability in such matters." She shakes her head. " Venga ya, what if a local guard heard you talking like that? You could get us shut down again."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Dec 26, 2023 21:04:37 GMT -8
"Do people actually buy some of this stuff?" Ha Yun asks curiously.
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Post by Daos on Dec 26, 2023 23:02:22 GMT -8
"Sometimes," Mila answers. "Usually adventurous types. Especially those with little coin. I've been trying to convince Suree to start crafting some more conventional items, but..."
"Oh, but that's so boring," Suree admits. "I like to experiment. Create some truly new and interesting things. Not the same old stuff everyone has already seen before."
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Dec 27, 2023 8:38:47 GMT -8
"I understand"
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Post by Bishgada on Dec 27, 2023 12:46:46 GMT -8
"Have you heard any interesting gossip or about anyone who might need the shieldbearers help?"
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