Posts from Lafrenia Auto-translated

It's not that I don't want to, but rather I'd prefer to give her a chance to try her hand at a peaceful craft, from a role-playing perspective. And, of course, there's the issue of risks.

— Well, if you all say so, then there must be some truth to it... If you really don't mind helping someone like me, then of course I'll accept your help and I'll be grateful!

“Of course,” smiled Ayrlys, “I’d be happy to help. We can start right now, if you’re not busy.”

- Okay, - the girl agreed, and then stabbed Ayrlis in the back with a kitchen knife.

- Well, yes, I'm not busy, so if it's not too much trouble, let's do it now. Thank you very much!

Pulling Anastasia and some of her companions, future test subjects, along with her, Ayrlis first headed out to buy groceries (with Ashur's help), simultaneously explaining to the novice how to properly select ingredients and distinguish good ones from bad ones. This skill, in the Kaolian's opinion, was important for any aspiring cook. The swordswoman's choice fell primarily on ingredients for simple and inexpensive dishes that would be appropriate for the daily diet of any person, and knowing how to prepare them was the first step towards more complex recipes. After all, Anastasia was not a wealthy girl, and such knowledge would help her save on living expenses. They decided to cook outdoors, as Ayrlis already had considerable experience in this. Besides, her new acquaintance simply didn't have any housing, while she didn't want to live with Lyfa or Tava.

Understanding that her student was naive, simple-minded, and insecure, the Kaolian calmly and thoroughly explained each step of the cooking process, accompanying everything with visual examples and answering possible questions. If Anastasia couldn't do something or it turned out wrong, Ayrlis patiently explained her mistakes and explained how to avoid them in the future. They had no need to rush, and Ayrlis herself didn't mind spending time this way. She even took the time to compile an expanded list of recipes, complete with detailed instructions, so that the novice could continue her studies on her own in the future. After all, it was unknown how long their stay in Medivi would last.

Anastasia's culinary skills turned out to be somewhat better than one might expect from a girl in her situation, and therefore she quickly grasped the knowledge taught by Ayrlis. At the end of the lesson, she sincerely thanked her mentor for the help provided.
Ayrlis +590 experience points
However, the question of finding a job remained, and therefore it could not be guaranteed that her fate would take a different turn.

The question of finding a job remained, and therefore it couldn't be guaranteed that her fate would take a different turn.

In this case, Ayrlis mentioned "Boreas," where Nao had recently been invited to work.

(Partially) learning about Anastasia’s situation, Chinh Thi Trung seemed happy to offer her a job at her restaurant, even if the pay wasn’t very high – it was still better than living on the streets or getting into fights with strangers.

/Phew, it feels good to do a good deed.
Now, that suspicious guy who dragged Anya into the underground coliseum will definitely eliminate her because she stopped bringing in income, and then he'll throw a tougher encounter our way so we can bite the dust. 😵/
Nao waved goodbye to Anastasia with a friendly gesture – it was clear that the little lily was happy that her comrades had arranged the fate of the lost re-fighter so well.

— Welcome, Ashur, don't be shy, come in, have a seat. — Inside the room, in one of the two chairs facing each other, sat an unfamiliar, middle-aged man. His ears were not as short as a human's, but not as long as an elf's, which indicated that he was a half-breed. — Lumen Diref, pleased to meet you. — At the same time, the noticeable bald spots on his head clearly indicated human blood flowing through his veins. His skin tone and facial features suggested an eastern origin, but the surname was in the Refite style. Overall, his image primarily evoked associations with a "citizen of the world," without belonging to any particular nation or country.

— Likewise. — Ashur greeted the man with a polite nod and settled into the chair opposite him. — As I understand it, you would like to discuss something?

— Likewise. — Ashur greeted the man with a polite nod and settled into the chair opposite him. — As I understand it, you wish to discuss something?

— Of course, but before that, I would like to apologize. You see, I tasked someone with observing your squad, and if what I heard is true, your men even tried to attack this person, but fortunately, no one on our side was killed or injured. Be that as it may, I am aware of your situation, Ashur, and I want to offer you assistance. First, if you wish to take revenge on those who wronged you, my partners can arrange a meeting with an expert in this field. Believe me, if the bandits still have items that are valuable to you, it is best to retrieve them as soon as possible, otherwise you will most likely never see them again. Secondly, tell me, are you interested in earning a large sum of money using your peaceful talents? Since your arrival in Medivil, you have spent a considerable amount of money and managed to save a lot, so I am sure that you will definitely be able to handle the job I am talking about.

— These are very interesting proposals, but before we discuss the details, I would like to clarify the issue regarding monitoring our squad, and, please don't take this as rude, your identity and motives. It seems that you already know quite a lot about us, but we know almost nothing about you, and, in order to create an appropriate business environment, I would like to balance this situation.

“I see no reason not to be honest, especially if it helps us understand each other better, which I believe is necessary for our future cooperation. To be frank, gathering information about your group was just a secondary task; the main objective of my agent was to kidnap your commander, Ayrlis Ayle, at a time when your squad is engaged in battle with other opponents. Failing that, Coriel or Lyfa would have also sufficed, but unfortunately, this mission failed: a suitable opportunity never presented itself. Before you think that I have something against you or your comrades personally, let me hasten to dispel your fears, because that is not the case. You see, a lot of interesting things are happening in this city, and there are opportunities to make money, and it so happens that I am involved in trading with non-human races – Lilim, Nymphs, Kha-Zhul, and winged Karindans. Demons, to put it mildly, are of little interest to anyone, and therefore they are not included in my range of goods. So, in the secret society of Medivil, there are many rules, and one of them states that during an auction, buyers and sellers cannot engage in demonstrating the goods, and at the moment, I do not have a person who could present my goods in a positive light during the upcoming event, and therefore I would like to offer this job to you. In addition, if you agree, I am ready to provide you with access to my store and introduce you to my partners – traders in weapons, jewelry, artifacts, various substances, and much more.”

It took Ashuru considerable effort to maintain his composure and professional demeanor. “Hmm... To be honest, I don’t have any experience trading in non-humans. And I don’t quite understand how I can present your product in a positive light if, according to the rules, neither I nor the client can see it during the negotiation. It’s like selling air. I’m used to guaranteeing the quality of my goods, but that’s impossible in this situation. Evidence is needed to show that your non-humans are suitable for various purposes. Perhaps your product is actually made up of sick and disabled individuals, only good for use as biomaterial for experiments. Of course, I can emphasize your reputation, but, as you can imagine, my capabilities as a newcomer to the local market are limited in this regard, not to mention the possibility of new clients appearing who won’t be familiar with your name. In other words, I would like to examine the product beforehand and create a description myself; otherwise, I may encounter certain difficulties in selling it. Furthermore, I am interested in the safety and confidentiality of this event. What guarantees can you provide in this regard?”

In a pinch, Coriel or Lyfa would also work.

What do you mean by "in a pinch"? What are you implying?! 😡