> Return Shou's greeting.
> Say hello to Merlin, and ask her why she looks so glum.
>You return Shou's greeting.
>"Sitars suck..." says Merlin, the last word giving way to a sob.
> Look for a tiger-striped accessory that would look good on your hat. After all, tigers are cats, which have a thoroughly acceptable catness rating.
> *snrk* at Merlin. Pretend it was a cough. Ask her to play Tiger-Striped Vaisravana.
> Ask Shou how the building plans are coming along.
>While Shou has done her best to keep the store's theme from creeping into its goods, there are still quite a few tiger-striped things to be found. You find a little pin of a tiger cub that should do nicely. As well, there are a couple of tiger-striped ribbons, should you need to replace one of your own.
>"I can't..." says Merlin, sobbing again. "She wants relaxing stuff..."
>"Nazrin told me that she has a lead, after a lucky windfall!" says Shou. "I'm really excited to see what she comes up with!"
>"Really?" says Shou, eyes widening. "How unexpected! I didn't think you would be the type! Um, money is a little tight right now, but if you want anything, I'll see about getting it for you."
>question shou's gender
>ask merlin where she learned to play the sitar
>"Hey..." she says. "That's a just a little cruel!"
>"Lunasa taught me," mutters Merlin. "They suck..."
>also request The Elegy of Ease
>inquire about Byakuren
>"I can't..." says Merlin.
>"Hijiri is down the road a bit at the temple site," says Shou. "We pitched a tent there. It's better than nothing, after all."
>ask permission by Shou to rub her ear
>iif(yes){yell "Fuzzy"}
"Ummm...I'd rather you not..." says Shou, frowning a little.
>You keep those hacking attempts to yourself, or I will turn this text adventure right around!
>_
