Isn't Even Worth Killing Time With
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Jade
Jade
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There is quite a large throng of people over at that store, isn't there?
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Epel
Epel
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That's a souvenir shop that specialises in woodcrafts.
As Harveston is surrounded by forests,
our forestry industry has always flourished even back in the olden days.
That is also why we are excellent at carpentry.
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Jade
Jade
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So what you mean is that they are a common souvenir from Harveston, correct? Please allow me to take a look.
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Grim
Grim
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Wow! There's all sorts of stuff being sold!
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Epel
Epel
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This is a store that sells handicrafts made from wood acquired from Mount Moln.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Ornaments, photo frames, diningware and coasters… There's really a large variety of products here.
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Jade
Jade
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…I have decided.
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Jade
Jade
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I would like to purchase these whistles shaped like little blue birds for Floyd and Azul.
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Epel
Epel
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Ah, those whistles are actually one of Harveston's specialty products as well.
It's said that whenever you're feeling down or anxious, all you need to do to feel better is play it.
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Jade
Jade
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That is wonderful news. It means that Azul and Floyd can both feel the warmth of Harveston if they were to blow these, correct?
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Epel
Epel
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Yeah! I think it'd make a great present!
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Jade
Jade
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Indeed, they will. I can imagine oh so perfectly how the two of them would play these in full earnest. I'm confident that they will be overcome with pure joy at these presents.
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Sebek
Sebek
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…Would those two really play such small and adorable whistles?
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Epel
Epel
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I-It's certainly tough to imagine them doing so.
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Idia
Idia
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I'm gonna go find something for Ortho too.
Something among what Harveston has to offer that could make him happy… Quite the trial indeed.
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Epel
Epel
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What kind of things does Ortho like?
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Idia
Idia
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S-Stuff like board games and card games, I guess. I mean, I don't expect them to be sold here anyway.
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Epel
Epel
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W-We certainly don't have board games and the like here, but… Oh, right!
How about this wooden 3D puzzle, Idia?
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Idia
Idia
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Hmmm… It forms an apple when complete, huh. And there are about 50 pieces in total, I see.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Oh, that's interesting. I guess I'll give it a shot too.
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Epel
Epel
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While it may be no board game, Ortho would probably enjoy problem-solving games like these as well…
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Clack clack clack!
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Idia
Idia
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Done. Way too easy.
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Epel
Epel
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A-Already?!
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Sebek
Sebek
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S-So fast!
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Idia
Idia
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This isn't a puzzle, it's just a set of building blocks.
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Epel
Epel
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Wh-What about this rabbit-shaped one then? It has about 10 times more pieces than that one, but…
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Clack clack clack clack clack!
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Idia
Idia
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SIGH… You've gotta have guts to call something like this a puzzle.
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Epel
Epel
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A-Amazing!
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Sebek
Sebek
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Guh…! If I had just a little bit more time, even I can complete such a puny puzzle…!
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Epel
Epel
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Excuse me! Could we know which of these puzzles is your most difficult one?
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Woodwork Store Owner
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Our most difficult one, eh? Hm… 'ow about this 'ere castle based on 't Fairest Queen's?
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Sebek
Sebek
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That's huge! It must be at least 50cm tall!!
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Woodwork Store Owner
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I've got it 'ere as a display piece, but even with 't instruction manual, the blinkin' thing still took me an 'ole year to put together all proper.
For a regular ol' fella, well… I'd say even ten years wouldn't be enough 't finish it.
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Click clack click click clack clop… Clack clack clack clack clack clack clack clack clack!
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Idia
Idia
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GAAAAH! This just won't cut it! This isn't even worth killing time with!
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Epel
Epel
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He broke the castle apart and put it back together again!
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Woodwork Store Owner
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I-I can't believe me eyes!!
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Idia
Idia
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SIGH… Goodness gracious. Such a plaything wouldn't… Oh ho? Scratch that, this is actually quite something!
Looking at it carefully, this finish is pretty high-quality!
Handmaking such detail… This truly looks like the work of a top-class crafter!
Alright, I guess I'm gonna buy this three-dimensional puzzle.
Keeping this kitty-cat in my room would be a confidence buff, I'm sure.
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Woodwork Store Owner
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Eh? O-Okay then! Thanks fer yer patronage!
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Sebek
Sebek
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For all his complaining, he sure did buy that without hesitation...
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Epel
Epel
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I guess he isn't the kind to linger too much once he's decided he wants to buy something.
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Idia
Idia
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It's basic knowledge to be quick when it comes to sales.
Noobs regret holding back from buying the stuff they want, and normies regret after making their purchases.
Those who are engulfed with pleasure from buying stuff are the true pros! And it's the same in the otaku life! Nothing but self-satisfaction for the soul!
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Sebek
Sebek
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…That doesn't resonate with me at all.
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Jade
Jade
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Nothing short of what one would expect from Idia. You have opened my eyes.
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Epel
Epel
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Is there anything that catches your eye, Sebek?
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Sebek
Sebek
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Ah, yes. I'm interested in this cushion. It feels very comfortable to touch.
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Epel
Epel
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Oh, that! It's made using the shed feathers of waterfowl that visit Harveston's river.
We have one at home too. It's super fluffy and really comfy, so everyone in my family tries to snatch it for ourselves.
You could even use it as a pillow since it's so comfortable to rest on.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Oh? Are the feathers that excellent in quality?
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Epel
Epel
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Yep. People say they're so comfortable, that you could fall asleep on a single feather.
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Sebek
Sebek
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If they are that brilliant, then they'd make a perfect gift for both Lord Malleus and Master Lilia.
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Epel
Epel
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If you tried buying them in the city, they'd be extremely expensive. Over here, they're sold at half the price and you could get them for even less.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Alright, I'd like to get two of these feather cushions then.
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General Store Owner
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Sure thing~ Thank you for your patronage~
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Idia
Idia
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Oh, Sir Sebek~ That's a fine purchase you made without hesitating there~
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Epel
Epel
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Oh? Is two enough? What about Silver's?
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Sebek
Sebek
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He'd never wake up if I gave him such a comfortable cushion.
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Epel
Epel
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Ahaha… Sounds right.
Ah, then how about…
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Sebek
Sebek
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This is a woodcarver stall, right?
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Epel
Epel
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Yeah. How about…this. A wooden cuckoo clock.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Oh? It has some exquisite embellishments.
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Epel
Epel
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Every house in Harveston has a cuckoo clock of its own.
So our day's schedules, from waking up in the morning, to our meals and going to bed at night, are synced entirely with the cuckoo clock's every alarm.
My household goes to sleep when the clock strikes 11 at night.
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Sebek
Sebek
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I see.
Sounds like it'd be a good alarm for that eternally drowsy Silver.
Alright, I'll buy this as a souvenir for him!
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