"Sure you do. What’s that made of? Got many variations here from all three realms. "
“Orichalcum. Only thing other than diamond that can sharpen this lil blade.”
“Was a gift from a friend in Velonia.” Remembers something… (A weaponsmith that forged the metals and made it strong.)
@Simon
“Yeah it does, but we gon be off for a long while my dude!” Kai Snickers
George rolls his eyes.
"Listen, newbie. Nexus Hub is at least half Callinety wide. Velonia? It’s another whole world. If you think of going there, you better be as strong as Dragon here, or as rich as him. It won’t be a day trip or two. It will be months. Of course, having both is better. " He says as he rummages through several boxes.
@Shurian
"Orichalcum? Sounds Velonia made. Been there before? Swords are pretty common there, but no swords can top Velonian-made one. "
George throws an oval stone, as large as a rubic cube at Kai.
"Is this to your liking? "
man, i just want some boots
they convert currency there, right? i should be fine if thats the case
"Sure, sure. Problem is, I won’t sell it to some newbie who doesn’t even understand what is ahead. You have weeks of journey ahead of you. You need food, water, maps, and ready money for inns along the way. Or enough money to pay for an airride. " George sighs.
"$20 can get you a pair of boots, but what can boots do in front of a mechanical canine, for instance? "
This oval, smooth to the touch, hmmm… He takes his hand, knocks onto the grey metal. It makes a dull mechanic sound. “Tritanium? And a large amount too… Where would you find a metal like this?”
“Never a better stone my friend. This is a fine quality indeed. Now, I don’t like owing favours, I have to pay for this,”
Plus, and im no professor, and i dont know how long these 2 places have been connected, but unless something really weird has happened, the values of the twos currency should have more or less. basic economics
I think i have enough. and if i come into a rough spot, i can always talk to those who’ve been in killer rough spots for help
"Provisions for him is on my tab. " Dragon says unconcernedly.
"It’s part of the payment. " George nods and mentally adds the cost of the stone to Dragon’s tab. He turns again to Ave.
@Simon
"Fine. Don’t blame me if you die. " A pair of leather boots. “You need a ride to Velonia. Either try a caravan, or rent an airship. There are plans for an airship line, but they haven’t get around that.”
@Simon “You want me to loan you some cash?”
Kai jokes, his appearance of a vagabond showing distinctly at this point and his ragged jeans. His singlet and clothes were no exception. It doesn’t seem that he can give enough money…
@Damafaud Oh dear… I hate owing favours… Gotta repay this somehow… He scratches his head, A toughie…
thank you for the boots!
he smiles in understanding nah, i wont do that to you
he turns, and wanders off in a seemingly random direction
so, it seems you’ve been here for a while, and Im sorry to be a bother, Im sure you’re very busy, but would you happen to know the cheapest way to Velonia?
"Walking there. Not really an option, though. The land distorts and changes, so it’s not safe. A caravan would be better, though it may take around a week or two if you’re unlucky. "
He takes out a 1000 dollar bill from his rugged bag, “Let’s bring this lil guy along shall we? A kid like him can’t survive out there for long, I hate to see one of such purity perish.” Hands it over to George. Heh heh
he pauses for 5 minutes.
I see, thank you very much for your time, Im so sorry if i interrupted
Hmm? i mean okay im not complaining…
Whispers to Ave “Just between you and me I have 2 universities of Wine brewing and in charge of 26 wine farms in Callinety, with various connections, so don’t feel bad, this is just a little money for me,”
Looks expectantly at George. “That’s actually my life savings, helping is what I do after all,”
'oh, wow okay, good to know. I dont know if i’d be much of a help mys-aaaaaaaaaaaaaand i just realized i proably looked crazy back there. I can explain later, i promise" he whispers back
Nods Laughs. “It’s getting pretty dark out there don’t cha think?”
Why do I feel like something is gonna happen?
he looks around quickly
(if something important is happening, would it happen often enough for residents to notice?)
Velonia
“The sun is setting. We move 20 minutes from now. This little port will be ours.” Rey announces. He anticipates the taste of blood, and shivers run through his very fibres of his being.
“Scout reports that the defenses are minimum, and people are not prepared for an attack.” Lieutenant Shikras reports.
“Shall our games, begin?” Reys cackles in laughter. “I shall have fun with the people inside…”