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[tryhard]

Name: Waver Velvet
Date: Deceuer 1st
Format: network-wide text


QUESTION:

When considering patronising a shop, do you prefer when it has a name that makes it easy to understand exactly what is offered there, or one that is "creative"?

Thanks in advance.

Comments

[weirdnecro]

Ahhh, I see. That sounds like a good way to give buffs, but I don't think most people would get the reference.

But something Enchanted would be fun. Because that's basically what is being sold, and that way you're not accidentally keeping possible clients away.

Some witches may want these spells for various reasons.

[tryhard]

Thank you for the suggestion.

I'm interested to hear what use you think Witches would get out of a spelled tattoo.

[weirdnecro]

No problem.

Either it can be a temporary tattoo-which could be good depending on the situation- or using it for various buffs or debuffs, or help them with division spells.

Heck, I don't see why it couldn't be used as a foci.

[tryhard]

With Caster's current method, I don't think a temporary tattoo is an option. Rather, I suppose they'd all be technically temporary since the magic in the ink fades out eventually and would inevitably need touch-ups, but I assume that's not what you meant.

One benefit I can think of for Witches is having a guaranteed, simplified arsenal of spells that are outside of their speciality.

I had not considered using a tattoo as a focus item for spells. If you're interested in pursuing such experiments, I can connect you with my business partner, Caster.

Unfortunately, I'm no longer equipped with the ability to focus magical energy in any way.

[ It manages not to sound quite as bitter via text as he feels, but the sentiment is surely there. ]

[weirdnecro]

It isn't, no. But the thing that comes to mind is another alternative- making makeup and infusing them with alchemical properties. It'll last for a few hours at the most, but I've looked into it-it can be done. And the touch ups would be easier and far more cost effective for the producer and the consumer.

But yeah, please, pass the message along to Caster? Also- can't you do alchemy? I thought everyone could do that, since it depends on environmental factors.

[tryhard]

That's interesting. I admit I don't know much about makeup, but it's an intriguing concept. I'm keen to see your research on the subject.

Yes, I can do alchemy. I've been employed as an alchemist at Tymael's Apothecary for some time. Not to disregard their kindness in hiring me, but if you're a mage, I think you'll understand it's not the same.

[ He's been fairly lucky. He doesn't even get that many customers specifically demanding another alchemist help them out just because Waver doesn't look like he should be working there. But it really doesn't feel as satisfying, especially not when he comes upon certain recipes that need a magical catalyst or a spell to finish the process.

In any case, he's not going to start bitching about it in text form to a stranger. He drops the subject. ]

In any case, unless your ideas for makeup require incantations or magical catalysts, that's no problem for me. I would definitely like to talk about this in more detail and discuss it with Caster too.

[weirdnecro]

I'd be happy to show you my notes on makeup and combining alchemy whenever you're free.

And...yeah. I get it. It doesn't feel the same.

Anyhow-we can have a chat today, tomorrow, whenever you have some time free. I've brought it up with him before, briefly, but we got distracted.

We tend to get distracted unless we need to be serious. That is, if we're talking about the same Caster? Blue hair, no shoes, tends to ram his foot in his mouth?

[tryhard]

That's right. That's the one.

All right. I'll reach out after we've had a chance to talk about it and let you know when I'm free to meet. Thanks.

[weirdnecro]

Anytime. Good luck with your stuff.