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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Jan 4, 2024 17:03:24 GMT -8
When the San Citlan people have left, can Vulpi make a performance check or something to ask Chispa "You said you were from San Citlan right? What does [imitation of some of the sounds heard that Vulpi might remember] mean?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 4, 2024 23:53:17 GMT -8
(OOC: Sure, go ahead.)
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Jan 5, 2024 0:22:49 GMT -8
performance: 7QJFOoea1d20-11d20-1
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Post by Daos on Jan 5, 2024 20:14:49 GMT -8
Vulpi manages to repeat about 45% of the conversation they overheard accurately. Chispa can probably gleam the gist of what they are talking about, at least.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 6, 2024 2:00:24 GMT -8
"I can't believe you were able to pick up that much of the conversation," Ha Yun says.
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Jan 6, 2024 11:04:24 GMT -8
so the gist was...?
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Post by Bishgada on Jan 6, 2024 23:30:57 GMT -8
"What? Who said that?" Chispa asks, "Hmm... They speak of the festival of the returns in San Citlán." She frowns a bit, "They speak of home and Aunt. So either she returns or they return, and I'm not sure if she is dead or just goes to the festival, since this festival is a celebration that it is believed that the spirits of our dead are returning to visit their families. I just love this festival! The main square is full with candles, decorations, flags, signs, balloons in all colors. And there are stalls of games and food. People are well dressed and bring pictures of their beloved ones. Many tells stories of their families and there are the stories told to everyone of our past heroes!" here dreamy eyes returns to reality, "I hope whoever said it want to meet their live aunt and not their dead one. Even that the festival is optimistic, saying our dead keep living as long as we remember them, there is also a sting of sadness when you see the little kids trying to have a real conversation with the lost ones..."
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Jan 7, 2024 5:57:38 GMT -8
"It was just something I overheard from the table next to us."
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Post by Bishgada on Jan 7, 2024 12:13:47 GMT -8
"Hmmm..." Chispa looks over the father and daughter, "Yeah, I've noticed these two are from San Citlan." Then she looks back. "Well, you all should come and attend the Festival one day." She looks at Ha Yun thoughtfully. "Let's continue our patrol?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 7, 2024 13:15:13 GMT -8
At this point, the group is approached by a middle-aged nonbinary dwarf with platinum blonde hair and while no beard, long sideburns. "Excuse me," they ask. "Are you the group of Shieldbearers who settled the long dispute between the Xungoons and Tyenmos recently in Siabsungkoh?"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 7, 2024 19:34:24 GMT -8
Ha Yun had nodded to Chispa, and was just about to get up before the dwarf approached them. "We are," she says. "Who might you be?" she asks.
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Post by Daos on Jan 7, 2024 20:40:31 GMT -8
"My name is Oko Icemane," the dwarf replies. "I am the Siabsungkoh representative for the Trade Disputes Council. I am dealing with a trade dispute--two companies are both accusing the other of fraud. Both also deny the accusations from the other. It's quite a pickle. But I heard how well you handled yourself in Siabsungkoh, and I'm hoping I might hire you to help with this dispute. I can offer fifty gold each for your services in this matter."
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Jan 8, 2024 18:46:54 GMT -8
"Which two companies? What do they trade in? What is the nature of their relationship: competitors, partners, neighbors, none, etc? Are there other businesses involved? Are other businesses aware of the dispute? Does either company have notable partners? In what way do these companies claim for fraudulent activity?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 8, 2024 20:50:19 GMT -8
"I take it, from your barrage of questions, you will accept the job then? Excellent," Oko says with a sigh of relief. "The companies in question are Minhas Alchemicals and Suwan Earthmolders. I assume you've heard of them? Both companies claim the other sold them faulty goods. Of course, fraud is a serious crime and if either is found to be guilty, that company will be banned from the Trade Discal. My own investigations in the matter haven't revealed much, although I admit I've had my hands full with other matters. My hope is if you can investigate both companies, you can find the truth and hopefully settle the matter."
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Post by Bishgada on Jan 8, 2024 22:59:34 GMT -8
Chispa looks at Ha Yun in admiration and then say to the dwarf, "Don't you worry, our leader has divine instincts in such matters. Could you please explain what kind of goods they supply each other? Since I have some experience with production, usually the supply chain is one direction. I could assume from the names that the Earthmolders requires some chemical or alchemical materials to enable or empower their "earth molding" and maybe at the process they come about minerals that they supply to the alchemist as raw material for their creation, but it would be better to hear from you."
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