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deercountry2021-10-30 10:27 pm
notimeforfailure) wrote in deercountry2021-10-30 10:27 pm
patisserie lysitherie: preparations
[a. video, un: charon, ota]
Good evening, Trench. The grand opening of... [she frowns as she says the next part] the Patisserie Lysitherie is currently scheduled for November 15th, pending any horrible Trenchian incidents. So most likely, November 30th.
As we prepare for transition into our new space, I'm seeking a few things.
First, Architects or anyone good with woodworking and metalworking to remodel the existing building and to install a few necessary appliances. I need more ovens. Anyone interested in helping with the business is welcome, too, of course.
Second, if any recreational businesses are interested in a steady supply of pastries - for instance, a café or a bookstore - I'm open to partnerships.
Third, if you've got a cake or a sweet from home you're just dying to experience, I'd like to start collecting recipes from all of you Sleepers. I began this business to revive my beloved nostalgic sweets, but I realize... I'd like to be able to bring that experience to others, too.
[b. Willful Machine, early November, ota]
Augh!
[There comes a loud explosion from a rather derelict building in the middle of the Willful Machine district. A half-dozen thumps and clangs follow. ...Then the upper story of the building drops about three feet, releasing an enormous plume of smoke that settles over wary shoppers and merchants. A girl covered in a thick layer of dust stumbles out ten seconds later and falls backwards on the ground.]
I suppose... that takes care of the rodent issue.
[The building belches out a gout of flame behind her.]
[c. Lysithea's home (Gaze), early November, for new and old customers, employees, or other general CR]
[With the bakery operations in full swing and the storefront not yet ready, Lysithea's home is in perpetual activity. Whether she's fulfilling orders, experimenting with new pastries, or bullying her employees, Lysithea works tirelessly to make her dream a reality. For the time being, her work as an Arcane Scholar in the School of Mutter is suspended as she focuses on her craft.]
Look out - hot pan behind you!
Yes, yes, of course - I can do a dozen mini-cakes for you by tomorrow; that won't be a problem.
Here to collect? If you would sign this form here and fill out what you plan to trade...
You've procured the cinnamon? Wonderful! How much did it cost us? Did you have to give up the hematite?
[Regardless of why you're here, she'll open the door with smudges of honey and chocolate all over her face and an exhausted, though satisfied expression.]
Good evening, Trench. The grand opening of... [she frowns as she says the next part] the Patisserie Lysitherie is currently scheduled for November 15th, pending any horrible Trenchian incidents. So most likely, November 30th.
As we prepare for transition into our new space, I'm seeking a few things.
First, Architects or anyone good with woodworking and metalworking to remodel the existing building and to install a few necessary appliances. I need more ovens. Anyone interested in helping with the business is welcome, too, of course.
Second, if any recreational businesses are interested in a steady supply of pastries - for instance, a café or a bookstore - I'm open to partnerships.
Third, if you've got a cake or a sweet from home you're just dying to experience, I'd like to start collecting recipes from all of you Sleepers. I began this business to revive my beloved nostalgic sweets, but I realize... I'd like to be able to bring that experience to others, too.
[b. Willful Machine, early November, ota]
Augh!
[There comes a loud explosion from a rather derelict building in the middle of the Willful Machine district. A half-dozen thumps and clangs follow. ...Then the upper story of the building drops about three feet, releasing an enormous plume of smoke that settles over wary shoppers and merchants. A girl covered in a thick layer of dust stumbles out ten seconds later and falls backwards on the ground.]
I suppose... that takes care of the rodent issue.
[The building belches out a gout of flame behind her.]
[c. Lysithea's home (Gaze), early November, for new and old customers, employees, or other general CR]
[With the bakery operations in full swing and the storefront not yet ready, Lysithea's home is in perpetual activity. Whether she's fulfilling orders, experimenting with new pastries, or bullying her employees, Lysithea works tirelessly to make her dream a reality. For the time being, her work as an Arcane Scholar in the School of Mutter is suspended as she focuses on her craft.]
Look out - hot pan behind you!
Yes, yes, of course - I can do a dozen mini-cakes for you by tomorrow; that won't be a problem.
Here to collect? If you would sign this form here and fill out what you plan to trade...
You've procured the cinnamon? Wonderful! How much did it cost us? Did you have to give up the hematite?
[Regardless of why you're here, she'll open the door with smudges of honey and chocolate all over her face and an exhausted, though satisfied expression.]
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[The idea initially sounded absurd, but she listened on, fascinated].
I mean, that definitely sounds like that could work, though I guess I'd be a little concerned about who was buying those kinds of cake and for what purpose. You don't want a great money making business to suddenly turn into an arms manufacturing place by mistake, right?
[Certainly she could see that happening in the clutches of less than reputable people].
So you wouldn't want to try it with blood at all? How else could it work?
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I suppose I don't know how people would feel about eating blood is more the issue. Bloodstones contain the essence of these special blood types - I wonder if it would be possible to distill out that essence somehow into something more, er, hygienically edible.
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[It would certainly let Luz put her mind at ease].
Maybe. You know, if you did make it just edible blood food, vile bloods would go for it. I happen to know one that takes in the blood themselves, and they might feel less messed up about it.
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[Her imagination dimly conjures up a vision of the future where Lysithea's bakery caters solely to vilebloods guzzling poison, bleach, and her cookies in equal measure.]
Hrm.
I'm sure you're right that there are some folks who don't mind - and some who don't have the luxury of minding.
Perhaps as long as I clearly advertise it for what it is, it will sort itself out. The squeamish will avoid it and those who want to make use of the supernatural properties can imbibe as they please.
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Trust me, there will be plenty of people who don't want bloodcakes
That's true. I mean, if you were making those kind of enhanced pastries, they'd probably cost different anyway, right? It wouldn't be the same as your regular treats, because making them would probably need special ingredients.
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[Given how difficult it would be to get her hands on a steady sources of blood crystals or similar items.]
Well, it's just a possibility for now. No need to count my chickens before they hatch. What do you think, though, Luz? Is it a good idea?
Had to delete because of all that empty space
[For her part, Luz was sure she could ask around to see if anyone had things they could help Lysithea with, or possibly donate].
Hey, it's a darn good idea! It just needs time to cultivate and breathe. We could make it a reality! Maybe I can even ask Varian to spit out some possible theories he might have about how that would work.
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[Lysithea speaks diplomatically, the unspoken question being, 'why would he want anything to do with magic cake'?]
But I appreciate the expression of confidence. We'll call it a project to work on in the future. I've got to get my store up and running first.
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[Luz was pretty sure she could convince Varian that there was a science to baking because, frankly, there WAS in her eyes. He'd have to argue that there was nothing beneficial to a magical cake, which she knew even he would agree to].
Of course, I won't impede on that! You have a lot of work to do. Like I said, just let me know when I can best be of service!
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[Lysithea responds cheerfully, clearly joking. (Probably joking.) (Maybe a little bit not joking.)]
Thanks again, Luz.
...If you don't mind, then, perhaps we can finish the tea and start loading up the broom. This was a nice break, though. Thanks for sitting with me.
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[She loved Varian, which meant sometimes it helped to half tease, half butter him up. Going the Eda route might not be the best idea].
Hey, always!
Let's start getting the things ready, and then you can give me the route! I'll update you when all the deliveries are done too, so you can check in on your customers!
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[Lysithea muses as she finishes her tea and sets it on the table.]
I'll clean this up later. For now, let's get you sorted out. Here we are...
[And with that, Lysithea will stack up the packages that need to go on Luz's broom and send her off through the large oval window from her living room. And perhaps we can end that one here!]
Perfect end! Now onto the pain!
I'll be back in an hour or two! See ya!