>"Wow. She most certainly can. Seems like she enjoyed the gift; is she free to have a look at these mushrooms?"
>"Thanks, Meiling!">Give her the patented grin; head on inside and look for Sakuya. Also discreetly check the watch for the time.
>Take that bagga money!>"I'll check in tomorrow and see how you liked them. You can just leave word with Meiling, if you're gonna be too busy.">Glance around.>"You got this place set up quick."
>"Won't be a total surprise? She has some reason to suspect she'll be getting that?"
>"Now I am curious.Perhaps Meiling can fill me in on the details afterward.">"In any event, it's been a pleasure, Sakuya."
>Bow politely, go rejoin Meiling.>Say, in a manner that isn't going to to carry to Sakuya and sound like we're gloating, "Seem like I have a standing invitation to tomorrow's events. When should I show up?"
>"Tonight, or tomorrow night, just to be sure? Don't know how she does things."
>"I sure will" Hug>We need new clothes/
>Do we need new clothes? We do have our good ones from beforehand, which have hardly been used.
> Time.> If its not too late, do we have time to head for a tailor in the village?
Might be a good idea to dump off some of the cash at home. And maybe hit up Rizune on the way to one or the other.
> Sounds good.> Deposit some of the cash at home.
>"Rizune! Got a project for you.">Hand her The Box!
"I knew you would. Hey, question. Are you interested in getting straight up junk? I figure maybe you could use it for spare parts or raw materials or something."
>"Um, what can it be?"
>"47, 41, 31."