Meet and Greet [shopping intro]

[yaycapitalism]

Whilst the four still tied to a school had been up since that morning, warned only at the last minute about the incoming train, Recette had managed to sleep in and avoid the panic. In fact, the first hint she got that all was not as it had been was the Mayor paying her a visit near midday and inviting her to watch the arrivals. She had; she'd exclaimed over the variety and how many new friends they were going to have now - it had been a little lonely that week, with just six of them who weren't parts of the city instead of people - and then she hurried back to get her shop open.

So! The sign proclaims RAKETTE: OFFICIAL EXACLAN SHOP, and the entire facade is covered in a fresh coat of bright paint. The snow in front of the shop has been swept away, making it highly obvious on the street. Items are arrayed on shelves and in the windows of the shop - charms, foodstuffs, uniforms and sundry items of clothing. She hadn't really had any idea what the new people might like when she was setting up, so most of it is just leftover stock from their session, but maybe they'd find something they liked. She hopes so. There are a fair few jumpers, hoodies, coats and scarves on the tables inside the shop.

The interior sorted, she sets the sign out in the road: WELCOME TO RAKUEN! FREE WALNUT BREAD FOR NEW STUDENTS AND TEACHERS! SPECIAL OFFER: PDAs ONLY 8 RAKS. and waits for someone to enter the main street.

[ooc: for a list of basic prices, see here. For an explanation of money, look helpless in front of Recette.]

Comments

[knightime]

Dave was looking at the PDAs. Unfortunately, this was something he had to buy if he wanted to actually get anywhere in this place. He was scowling a bit though. He was sure money worked the same as back at home, but he wasn't actually sure.

And he hated being new to these things, which might explain why he's still looking at them and not asking Recette for help.

Oops.

[yaycapitalism]

"Welcome! Those are eight raks," was his greeting, as a small, helpful shopkeeper trotted over to him. "D'you want one? They're really cool."

[knightime]

He jumped slightly. Where did you come from tiny shopkeeper?

He rummaged through his pockets and produced a crumpled piece of paper, quickly scrawling onto it.

'I don't even fucking know how many raks I have???' For some reason he feels like he should have known this, but he also was terrible with paying attention with mundane shit like that.

'I kind of need one though.'

Hopefully you can actually read his writing, since he's writing pretty quickly to make this quicker.

[yaycapitalism]

From tiny shopkeeper hammerspace, that's where. It's a special ability you only get when you run a shop like this.

No, that's a lie. She came from behind some shelves she's too short to be seen over.

"You'll have twenty! They give them to you with your uniform and stuff."

[knightime]

Tiny shopkeeper hammerspace is pretty believable honestly. He wouldn't put it passed this place honestly.

Invest in taller shoes gurl.

'yea i guess ill get one then' He pauses for a moment. 'can these get upgraded too???'

[yaycapitalism]

"For just five more raks, you can install audio and video on your PDA! Have your phone read to you! See your friends on your screen!" She pauses, and then grins sheepishly, "I read that on the box, eheheh."

[knightime]

Bleh. Audio and video functions weren't really worth his while. He had no use for those. But the other stuff sounded handy, honestly. Guess he'll shell out the extra five raks. He doubted he'd really need anything outside of food and the usual after this purchase anyways.

'well lets do this shit. ill bite'

He just wants to stop carrying fucking paper on him all the time.

[yaycapitalism]

"Yay!" And that was a sale. While he got his coins, she darted back to the counter to get him a PDA and the add-on package. "Here you go. That'll be twelve raks."

[knightime]

He handed the twelve raks over to the tiny shopkeeper. He was actually rather excited to get the PDA, even if it didn't show.

It gave him something to do. He was pretty sure figuring out the functions would be relatively easy, but it was new. And it meant that he could start contacting people easier.

It also meant not having to talk to people in person as much.

[yaycapitalism]

"Here's your change, and here's the shop PDA number, in case you need to order anything." She handed over several smaller denominations of rak, and a piece of notebook paper.

[knightime]

He nods at her in thanks as he pockets the raks and the piece of notebook paper. He's pretty sure that will be handy later, but in the meantime he's content with what he has.

It's a pain having to start from scratch again though.