<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: Courier;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>S T O R Y T E L L E R</strong></span></span><hr/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b6/bb/f5/b6bbf55a7032257d0d356e0d6335c0e1.jpg)</div><br/><strong>Dramatis Personae:</strong>Veronica Roseblossom / Emeline Waltz<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>As Pictured<br/><br/><strong>Time:</strong><em>10:40 AM XST</em><br/><strong>Location:</strong><em></em>Mincult streets -> The Dewdrop Loom/Emeline's General Goods Emporium<br/><strong>Tagging | Mentioning:</strong>Crystelia Coven Members |<br/><strong>Notes:</strong><br/><hr/><br/>As they venture through the streets of Mincult, they occasionally get a person who looks them over. Most people, however, do not seem to judge their clothes; they’re just curious. For that matter, Mincult continues to show itself to be a haven for personal expression, as there is no singular prevailing type of dress among the folk.<br/><br/>And they still do periodically see someone that is blatantly an adventurer. Though most have taken pains to hide their wands, they can periodically catch sight of a spellcaster who openly carries their wand or staff. In fact, openly carrying is such a normalcy, the girls may wonder if they’ll be in trouble for concealing it.<br/><br/>When they decide to split up, Melody will find that the pouch she has been given contains exactly 200 rings in it.  Her senses tell her that she’ll probably need about 50 rings for the essentials they’ve been sent for, which leaves 30 rings per Wicce for personal spending.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Clothier Row is an aptly named street in the periphery of the market district of Mincult, and they can find six different shops. The most prominent of these is named The Dewdrop Loom, and in smaller writing underneath that, “Fine Elven Clothing”. Even smaller writing under that reads “Free adjustment on your first purchase!”<br/><br/>The most eye-catching part of the store is the prominent display window that inches out just a hair’s breadth beyond the other storefronts. A dress (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c2/e7/1a/c2e71a623ae5d3b206290e828102673c.jpg) is on display, with the possibly absurd price tag of 7,500 rings on it. But the way the fabric catches sunlight and refracts it; it’s like someone has spun gemstones into cloth, and made the dress from that, rather than some mundane material.<br/><br/>Entering the shop triggers a small ringing bell, and from a backroom, they can hear a soft-yet-firm, distinctly feminine voice, “Just a moment.” This affords those on the clothes shopping trip a bit of time to look about. There are far more equitably priced clothes on sale, though it still looks fairly expensive.<br/><br/>Notably, the interior is lit by soft, strategically placed oil lanterns, as there are no windows past the lone display. On the inside, the outwards facing display is shielded by blackout curtains.<br/><br/>The shopping is clearly divided into four sections: Formal Wear (which is the most expensive stuff), Daily Wear (which is more affordable, but still partially out of their price range), an entire section dedicated entirely to cloaks, capes & mantles (which run a wide gamut of prices); as well as a section of negligee and lingerie.<br/><br/>Whereas out on the streets, there was no real unifying quality to clothes, in here, they can begin to understand what makes elven clothing, well, elven. Lightweight, sheer materials that breathe well, and which are made of soft, silky materials.<br/><br/>In terms of colors, there is a predominance of greens, yellows, and oranges. However, a dedicated searcher could easily find something in the colors they feel best suit them.<br/><br/>The trio find they are the only customers in the store, and about a full minute into their browsing, the proprietress finally makes herself known. The assertive, soft thudding of boots on the purple wooden floor is the first thing the group hears; then a gentle clearing of the throat. “Good day, girls. And, oh my, aren’t you all just delicious looking?” The scarlet & vermillion dress she wears has subtle black accents and fringe, and is clearly tailored to accentuate her hips and an ample bosom that does not move with breath.<br/><br/>Each step is measured and deliberate as she draws closer to them, studying each in turn. The red and black of her outfit contrasts sharply against her porcelain pale skin; skin that is sweatless. Her eyes, when not occluded by her jaunty hat, are black with golden flecks. “Of course, my wares will help to bring out your inner beauty, and show the world the true you.”<br/><br/><hr/><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/64/39/cf/6439cf03cbce486674358d774fe17f83.jpg)</div>As the duo part from their melee-inclined sisters, they head deeper into the market district. They pass by a few specialty shops that might be interesting to browse in–but they’ve already dedicated themselves to the things on their list. Most of which can be found at Emeline’s General Goods Emporium, which is not too difficult to find, as Alice’s note included the address.<br/><br/>Inside, they can find all manner of sundry goods. Things are clearly organized into sections, with there even being a small selection of “Adventuring Gear”. They can find small containers of whale oil there; but they’re not jugs. There are crystals here, but none of them are labeled “Mana Sensitive Quartzite”, which is the specific type of crystal they’re supposed to be picking up.<br/><br/>Small glass containers of pre-measured spices can be found easily enough. They are pretty expensive, though; moreso than what their budget actually allows for. Melody’s senses tell her that despite this, it’s not a bad deal–and so, logically, there is a good reason for things being so expensive.<br/><br/>Above and beyond her supernatural senses, though, using her plain old human vision informs the duo that a lot of these spices are ones they could find on earth, with a few exotics that must be native to Gelegenheit. Alas, cinnamon, which is one of the spices specifically named, is completely sold out.<br/><br/>The candles are pretty cheap, though. Simple beeswax, in four hour, six hour, and eight hour sizes. Alice’s note only said “big” candles, so they’ll have to puzzle that out. There’s no indicator for what color of candles they should get, either. Black, white, red, blue, and purple are all available.<br/><br/>The large jugs of whale oil are kept behind the shopkeeper’s counter. These are, by far, one of the most expensive items in the shop. Yet, again, Melody can infer that it’s reasonably priced, since it’s not a bad deal.<br/><br/>The lady (https://evoke.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/shutterstock_500574397.jpg) behind the counter was currently tallying up at the register. The simple redhead in the flowing blue dress seems to carry a demeanor far less strict that her prices. Especially with that motherly smile she bares despite looking like she’s in her late twenties at the most. There were even a few samples of sweets sitting on the counter, seeming rather fresh despite the store not being a bakery. “Do you need any help, dears?” was the first thing that left her lips if they attempted to approach her to haggle, showing she was willing to listen to reason.