[ it's a quiet evening at from the hearth, which means that there's a relaxing atmosphere for both patrons and staff alike. steven is treating himself to a dessert coffee tonight as he waits for ignis to finish his business, but there's someone else that he wants to speak with. thankfully, she's the one that brings him his order! ]
I don't mean to interrupt your shift, but I was hoping that I could ask you something. Your name is Pyrrha, isn't it?
[ It hadn't been Pyrrha taking his order, but she serves him with alacrity, happily taking over from her departing co-worker. His beverage is set down with a napkin and she's about to ask if he needs anything else, but he beats her to it. ]
Yes, that's my name.
[ ???
Her smile is a bit put on, but that's largely from surprise. It's quickly covered by service pleasantries. ]
[ which seems like it's a lead-up to something strange and prying, but his expression looks genuinely inquisitive. ]
I understand you're friends with Ignis. I was speaking with him recently, and he showed me a very peculiar stone that he had on display in his study. He told me that you were the one to give it to him; is that right?
[ A bit more at ease now, some formality is dropped from her word choice. Pyrrha gives an unassuming little shrug. It hadn't seemed like a big deal to her, she had simply wanted the people she (briefly) left behind to know she cares about them. ]
I thought it was cool... To be honest, I had a hard time figuring out what to get him.
[ Ignis is one of those friends that's probably really hard to shop for. ]
You aren't the only one. He's a bit hard to read in that sense...
[ it sure sounds like he's speaking from experience, but doesn't linger on it for too long. he no doubt cares about ignis, but he did approach pyrrha with a particular question in mind. ]
But more than that, I simply have to ask... Where did you manage to find it? I've been up and down the Ferril Mountains several times, but haven't managed to come across any specimen like it!
[ Pyrrha is hardly one to disparage the habits or idiosyncracies of others, as odd as they might seem, so she endures this questioning with her polite smile undiminished. ]
Actually, I bartered for it in Theasthai, just as I was leaving. I tended to a cosmetician's sheep for the day.
[ aw, man. he looks disappointed for a moment, but he doesn't allow it to last long. theasthai, huh... he hasn't spent much time there unless it was necessary. ]
I see... Well, a lead is a lead. I'll have to make a trip there myself sometime in the near future.
[ there's no use in not trying, anyway. though he prefers to mine his own specimens, bartering isn't out of the question if there's no other choice. ]
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I don't mean to interrupt your shift, but I was hoping that I could ask you something. Your name is Pyrrha, isn't it?
sure sure :*
Yes, that's my name.
[ ???
Her smile is a bit put on, but that's largely from surprise. It's quickly covered by service pleasantries. ]
How can I help you?
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[ which seems like it's a lead-up to something strange and prying, but his expression looks genuinely inquisitive. ]
I understand you're friends with Ignis. I was speaking with him recently, and he showed me a very peculiar stone that he had on display in his study. He told me that you were the one to give it to him; is that right?
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[ A bit more at ease now, some formality is dropped from her word choice. Pyrrha gives an unassuming little shrug. It hadn't seemed like a big deal to her, she had simply wanted the people she (briefly) left behind to know she cares about them. ]
I thought it was cool... To be honest, I had a hard time figuring out what to get him.
[ Ignis is one of those friends that's probably really hard to shop for. ]
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[ it sure sounds like he's speaking from experience, but doesn't linger on it for too long. he no doubt cares about ignis, but he did approach pyrrha with a particular question in mind. ]
But more than that, I simply have to ask... Where did you manage to find it? I've been up and down the Ferril Mountains several times, but haven't managed to come across any specimen like it!
[ he's sparkling a little. ]
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Actually, I bartered for it in Theasthai, just as I was leaving. I tended to a cosmetician's sheep for the day.
[ A slight shrug. ]
Sorry, I'm not quite sure where they found it.
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I see... Well, a lead is a lead. I'll have to make a trip there myself sometime in the near future.
[ there's no use in not trying, anyway. though he prefers to mine his own specimens, bartering isn't out of the question if there's no other choice. ]
In any case, I appreciate it. Thank you, Pyrrha.
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[ Pleasantly, she tips her head toward his coffee. ]
Can I get you a refill?
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If it isn't too much trouble.