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[ofsongandstrings]

Greetings, fellow... "guests" of our mostly benevolent "hosts."

[She still seems rather unsure about that, but the uneasiness is pushed aside rather easily.]

My name is Y'akeno Lhea, and with a handful of others having what already mentioned it, I would like to extend my services as well. Do you have that special someone here you wish to give a gift to? Or mayhap a special friend to celebrate this... "Singles Awareness" with? Whether it may be clothing, candies, jewelry or armor, I can guarantee high quality and handcrafted items on time for the 14th!

[As proof, she holds up a few necklaces and a pair of earrings as an example. Though those in the common area of Building 2 Floor 4 will see she's set up a corner that already has a couple mannequins with leatherwork and hand-woven clothing in it.]

Feel free to visit me on the fourth floor in the second apartment building if you would like to see more examples.

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[dragoncrest]

[Aha! Someone she's been wanting to talk to happens to appear on the network when she's checking it. She's been doing that more lately. People seem to post things to it often...

But what's this thing about the 14th?]

"Singles Awareness?" [That gets a confused frown from her, a hand on her chin.] I suppose I am largely unaware of most of the holidays that are celebrated by the other residents here...

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[ofsongandstrings]

[She nods faintly.]

Quite. At least, that is what another referred to it as... I'm more used to the holiday being called Valentoine's Day.

[Spreading the love to unfortunate souls who seem forlorn, helping couples, etc. If she knew she could be paid for being a busybody in the sense of matchmaker sooner...]

I confess I'm ignorant of what else they mayhap refer to other holidays as well.

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[dragoncrest]

I learned just this past month about Christmas, which is celebrated around the time of the winter solstice and the new year. I'm told it's meant to celebrate generosity by way of giving gifts...

[In cuddle city? Matchmaker Y'akeno would certainly have a field day. But Freya, so far, is completely ignorant of what the day means.]

But what of this Valentoine's Day? It sounds as if it involves a similar concept.

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[ofsongandstrings]

Really? It was the first I heard of it as well!

[Finally, someone who was just as lost about these holidays as she was! Yay learning new things!]

We in Eorzea celebrate the Starlight Festival - but I get ahead of myself. [Oh, Freya...] Valentione's Day, as it is most often celebrated in my realm, is a day to celebrate the realm-wide search for true love and for would-be lovers to bear their hearts to those they love.

[Though the means... well, there's a reason we don't talk about the pirates and their crushes.]

...Most often with jewelry and chocolates.

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[dragoncrest]

I see... [Probably not a good idea to get friends a gift for that day in particular, then. She doesn't want to give the wrong impression... But the thought of it makes her sigh longingly. How would a holiday like that have gone between her and Fratley, she wonders?

She dismisses the thought with a shake of her head. She can still get things for her friends, as long as she doesn't present them on that particular day, right?]

You said you were selling clothing, as well?

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[ofsongandstrings]

[That sound is not lost to her, though perhaps it's best not to pry about it. Instead she simply clasps her hands together and nods. She spent enough time in the marketplace to know better.]

I am, indeed. As well as these... I believe the locals call them "friendship bracelets"?

[They are chain links with tiny charms on them; that is all that is separating them from "copper/mythril wristlets" to her.]

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[dragoncrest]

Friendship bracelets? [Those definitely sound like they're worth checking out.]

You said that you were in the second building? I think I would like to come and see what you have to offer. [She wants to talk about some other things, too, and speaking in person is always more comfortable for her.]

A bit late I'm aware, but-

[heretic_hamlet]

[The tank of Valentines' day mostly goes over his head, and he's content to sit back and watch her explanation idly and without question... that is, until she mentions her crafts.

He swiftly joins in the discussion.]

Did you say you were an armorsmith? I may not make a present of it, but I did not know there was one among us...

Never too late

[ofsongandstrings]

Indeed, I am! Or at least I began studying it further when I took up adventuring. One needs be aware of what materials are necessary to repair your own gear, after all!

[heretic_hamlet]

I should be so fortunate. I've lost my share to an enemy's strikes, and I've met so few allies who could patch them back together.

[Well, there were those few who always seemed to find ways to prevent their breaking, but beyond that...]

...And none who could craft such things themselves, to consider it. I can only wonder how you found time to apprentice such a trade in your adventuring.

[ofsongandstrings]

[For some reason, now seems like the perfect time for a bit of nervous laughter.]

...Let us simply say that I had plenty of time to learrrn whilst still a young kitten.

[heretic_hamlet]

[She was visibly feline and all, but 'Kitten'...?]

And you would offer your services beyond the season, would you not? After the attack two months prior, I've come to know my need for an armorer even here.

[ofsongandstrings]

[It's a word of endearment to female miqo'te, and sometimes derogatory - which likely says more about her views on herself at times.]

That I will! ...Provided I can find the proper materials in town.

[She is not going to ever get used to not mining her own metal ores.]

[little_girl_lost]

First, if you've got a special friend then Valentine's Day is the perfect time to ask them out.

Second, what kind of armor are we talking about?

[ofsongandstrings]

Sounds a lot like Valentione's Day in my realm, then. [If only she knew more people here; she would totally be playing matchmaker instead of marketplace shopkeeper.]

My armor ranges from cloth to metal plating, leatherworking to chainmail and anything in between! I can also be sure they are custom-fitted to... unique measurements.

[It is not lost on her that she is one of the few who has a tail and thus needs a hole to fit it through the clothing she makes.]

[little_girl_lost]

It's the perfect Valentine's Day for here! It's all about connecting, right?

Okay, but I guess you've only got like, normal metals, right?

[ofsongandstrings]

That it is!

And that would depend what you refer to as normal. What is normal for me may not be so for you or others. [Though likely, it will be but the normal variety.]

[little_girl_lost]

Hmm. Do you have any Nth metal? If not, maybe I'll just get her some clothes and jewelry.

[ofsongandstrings]

Hm... I'm afraid not, as I've never heard of it. Iron, steel, copper, and mythril, on the other hand...

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[earthshards]

[... consider him intrigued.] Are you okay with different forms of payment?

[Because while he's still not very big on hugs, he's more than willing to offer himself up as a sparring partner.]

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[ofsongandstrings]

I'm willing to spar or handshake, if you are too shy.

[...What was that grin for.]

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[earthshards]

[Rolling on as if he didn't hear that last part - Terra's not sure he wants to know.] Sparring would work. It'd be nice to have another training partner.

[One that wasn't Aqua - while she was great for helping him remember what they had been taught, he had a feeling that there would be a limit to what he could relearn.

It could be his own desire to become stronger, or shades of the thirst for knowledge that he had inherited from Xehanort, but he wanted to branch out - and he couldn't do that with Aqua. Other sparring partners would be helpful, if he wanted to figure out other weapons or techniques.

One more question--] If I brought you a drawing of what I was looking for, could you replicate it? I could tell you the materials needed, and the size of the object in question.

[He'll try to be thorough, but... he's not sure how well a sketch will even turn out.]

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[ofsongandstrings]

[...Oh, you. She just giggles behind her hand, nodding.]

Consider me your new sparring partner, though hm...

[She takes a moment to contemplate.] I would have to see the pattern, but it shall be a challenge I'd gladly take on!

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[earthshards]

[See this smile of gratitude? It's small, but there nonetheless.] Thanks.

[... that's a double dose of good news. He nods.] I'll be over as soon as possible, then.

[First he just needs to... well. Find a pencil and paper.]

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[ofsongandstrings]

Alright. T-[She pauses for a moment] I shall be here at your convenience.

[She has been around the sylphs for far too long...sob.]