Alice Quest - The Seven-Colored Puppeteer's Week v2

[Hello Purvis]

>Quietly to the dolls. "Just why did you two direct me toward there? Is it simply because they specialize in dolls?"

[Neovereign]

>Quietly to the dolls. "Just why did you two direct me toward there? Is it simply because they specialize in dolls?"

> "We thought it'd be interesting. You're good with dolls..."
> "And those look familiar..."
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[Hello Purvis]

>Nod. "It's good thinking. Let's get a closer look at them."
>Go inspect the wares!

[Neovereign]

>Nod. "It's good thinking. Let's get a closer look at them."
>Go inspect the wares!

> You examine.
> They're paper dolls. Similar to the ones Hina showed you on the mountain.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"These are very lovely, could you tell me about them?"

[Neovereign]

>"These are very lovely, could you tell me about them?"

> "Unfortunately, not much. I can't say these are my own creations either." You confirm the voice of Hina.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"Ah, I didn't see you there."

[Neovereign]

>"Ah, I didn't see you there."

> "It's kind of the point." Hina looks up to you. "Given I'm avoided, I hoped attention would be turned from me to the wares with this appearance, but I seem to be avoided further than normal."
> "Because you look like a shady dealer or criminal..." Hourai says.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"You do seem a bit disreputable."
>Examine what's selling, and how she's presenting them and herself.

[Neovereign]

>"You do seem a bit disreputable."
>Examine what's selling, and how she's presenting them and herself.

> There are some paper dolls, as well as a few amulets... They're in separate stacks of... at least 10, to the sides of the front of the stand. The center is open/clear of wares, forming a large gap between Hina and you, as well as the doll stacks and the amulet stacks.
> Hina nods understandingly.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"Why did you move, if I may?"

[Neovereign]

>"Why did you move, if I may?"

> "Hopefully for more attention. It has worked for you, but I've yet to see others, and you haven't made any purchases yet either."
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[Hello Purvis]

>"I'm a bit light on cash, right now, otherwise I would be tempted."

[Neovereign]

>"I'm a bit light on cash, right now, otherwise I would be tempted."

> "Ah, how unfortunate."
> Hourai frowns.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"What do you think, Hourai?"

[Neovereign]

>"What do you think, Hourai?"

> "Hm? They look fine, but we don't have the money for it, right? Do you plan on making them into your kind of dolls?"
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[Hello Purvis]

>Can we convert one doll type into another?

[Neovereign]

>Can we convert one doll type into another?

> Possibly. It depends on what it entails. Giving energy to someone's regular doll can make it act for you just as if you made the doll. Something flat like these dolls might not work though...
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[Hello Purvis]

>"I'd want them for decoration, actually."

[Neovereign]

>"I'd want them for decoration, actually."

> "Really?" Hourai questions.
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[Hello Purvis]

>Nod to the doll.
>"Hm. I wonder how I could help you? I suppose I could make a few of these dance, but I don't know if that would be good advertising or not..."

[Neovereign]

>Nod to the doll.
>"Hm. I wonder how I could help you? I suppose I could make a few of these dance, but I don't know if that would be good advertising or not..."

> "Thank you, but you don't need to. It would mainly be favored against you anyways, as you did seem like you had plans." Hina says.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"I have a little bit before I'm obligated."

[Neovereign]

>"I have a little bit before I'm obligated."

> "If you desire. I'm welcome to ideas."
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[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I did suggest an idea a moment ago. What do you think?"

[Neovereign]

>"Well, I did suggest an idea a moment ago. What do you think?"

> "Dancing may gather attention, but it'd be false advertising. People may be disappointed if they make a purchase and realize the dolls don't dance on their own."
> "Wouldn't it show the dolls off more? I don't think they'd just buy them because they dance." Shanghai says.
> "Maybe they'll pay for a show of them dancing." Hourai suggests.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"They might, Hourai, but I am loath to use dolls for something so base as accruing money. You all deserve more than that from me. Helping someone sell her own is one thing, but just getting money for the performance? It feels like debasing both of us."
>Does it seem like many children come through here?

[Neovereign]

>"They might, Hourai, but I am loath to use dolls for something so base as accruing money. You all deserve more than that from me. Helping someone sell her own is one thing, but just getting money for the performance? It feels like debasing both of us."
>Does it seem like many children come through here?

> "It's a performance showing skill." Hourai sighs. "Thinking things like that give us less opportunities..."
> Those that are have adults accompanying them, but yes, there are many.
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[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, you're in a good location, Hina. Hmmm."

[Neovereign]

>"Well, you're in a good location, Hina. Hmmm."

> Hina waits as you consider...
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