week 2

[arsholes]

[One week down and (if the Alchemist's promise is to be believed) just three more to go. In the past week royalty has been bullied, explicitly non-Satanic chairs were ordered and you began the pact-bonding process with your new proprietor of mercantile wares, ✨Garfield the Deals Warlock✨.

All in all, a surprisingly good week despite the kidnapping and looming threat of death. We'll see how long that lasts.


Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday

✨WEEKLY DEALS✨
1. The Cloak of Duplication - An ancient vampiric artifact, when worn it changes your appearance and voice to perfectly mimic another individual of your choosing. (You still have to sell the act, though.) [5 coins] SOLD
2. The Battle Axe of Hatred - A sick as hell electric guitar with an energy that feels like it is powered by the screaming of an ancient and evil lord- or at least once was. It has a signature on the body that simply says "Ron" and looks like it might have been written in blood. [5 coins]
3. The Jable - Put down your keys and stay a while. [2 coins]


✨LEFTOVER STOCK AT 50% MARK-UP✨
1. The Tingler - The whole hand tingles from wearing this ring, as if more blood rushes through the area. [2 coins]
2. Christine Jr. - A tiny red convertible. It's powered by pedals like a bicycle, with a steering wheel. For some reason it makes you think of old men in silly hats. [6 coins]



(( OOC: Don't forget to submit your orders for any threads that aren't with the Alchemist or Garfield! The Alchemist and Garfield both have "office hours" now so feel free to reach out to them. The compact functions have also been updated and don't forget activity check!

This week is where the real game begins, so get in your regains and CR while you can. >:3 ))

Comments

[encelevenemus]

…

[he’s very quiet while this unfolds, but looks distinctly like he might be grinding his teeth.]

[twibeast]

[ He sighs and tries to smile at Baldr, though it's very strained. ]

You're... welcome. I only wish it didn't have to come to this at all.

[encelevenemus]

Afraid she may just decide to tear your throat out next?

[thealchemist]

Sorry, I don't take it from little girls, sweetheart.

It's not my fault she didn't hear the 'and get away with it,' part.

[thealchemist]

When a rabid dog comes for your throat, you put it down.

[In other words, bitch I'd like to see her try.]

[reresurrected]

[He nods, because boy does he feel that.]

Yes. It's becoming clear that whether we will be able to remain peaceful for a month is a very real concern...

[replacementshield]

I suppose I'll believe that.

[ For now, is the implication. ]

Convenient that he can manage that. Though I wonder why he bothers.

[replacementshield]

You spoke to him about it?

[encelevenemus]

I can only cast a Protect spell with concentration to accomplish the same, regrettably.

[replacementshield]

An astute observation. He's a fan of the long game but everyone has limits to their patience.

[replacementshield]

I'm sure he's counting on some fool having the slightest belief that it will work out.

[twibeast]

That... that is a relief to hear at least.

I couldn't live with myself if I knew I had eaten another sentient creature.

[predecir]

[Bruno winces a little. He...can't deny all of that. The thought of facing his mother again terrifies him, makes him sick to his stomach. But the rest...]

That...that's not what happened. I'm the one who -

[WHOOPS, HERE COMES BRYN!]

[replacementshield]

I'd say no one would be foolish enough to try but it looks like that's not true.

[ After what happened earlier, anyway. ]

[amitiesbind]

Sure would be embarrassing for you.

[ She shrugs, holding her ground. ]

But hey, maybe that's just weird adult men who dress up in all black and hide in the shadows for you. Scared of little girls.

[ sorry not sorry, hubert, by association, ]

[twibeast]

...Regardless of what we choose to do, I would like... to spend some time with her once she awakens. Alone if possible.

[predecir]

[Obviously, Bruno's known the rules here just as long as everyone else. But still, it's never quite felt like the threat of murder was real until today. For the first time, he realizes that he is woefully underqualified for this - probably less able to defend himself than even the kids. He...very well could actually die here, couldn't he?

He lets Loki back him up, but places one slightly trembling hand on Loki's arm. He doesn't want to see anybody get stabbed over this.]

[amitiesbind]

Yeah, and this guy hit his first limit in a week. I'm going to bet if we want to make it through this, we're going to have to deal with plenty more than an offer to exchange kills.

[encelevenemus]

...And why would that be the case?

[reresurrected]

[It's probably a good thing that he's gotten very, very used to looking at someone who has the same face as the person he hates most, as it means his expression remains level for the most part.

But Nuadha no doubt knows him well enough to note the set of his jaw and the way there's a flicker of something unreadable in those blue eyes for just the briefest moment before it vanishes almost as soon as it appeared.]

[encelevenemus]

No, a complication like this was inevitable. Whether by the Alchemist's goading or simple human nature, tensions were bound to be strained before the month was out.

[seaweedwrap]

Between disappearing walking talking statues and two headed dogs that can turn into people, I don't think warhammers are that much of a stretch. [JS]

[philomachy]

Wise of him to be afraid. He would most certainly lose.

[squidproquos]

[ Azul doesn't even eat anything from the table. No offense, but he's not taking his chances; he only trusts his own food at the moment.

Still, the motive sitting there is quite enticing. He grabs the envelope, gingerly opening it and looking at the picture. His poker face doesn't change, having been honed over time due to all the deals he's made. But then, he lets out a little chuckle before sliding the photo back in the envelope and putting it in his inner suit pocket. ]

Creative, but not appealing to me.

[thealchemist]

Sure, kid. Whatever helps you sleep better at night.

[And then with a flourish of his cape, he disappears.