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[cry_brady]

 Anyone know a good way to make a lot of cash quick?

I guess if it can't be done quickly, just... general is good.

And for the love of Naga, don't tell Ma Maribelle.

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[cry_brady]

I... kinda sorta... got swindled.

[anelegantmyth]

What? When? How?

[cry_brady]

Look, it's not that big a'deal. A lady from my world came here. She's a secret seller, and, uh... really good at her job.

[anelegantmyth]

...and what did you buy?

[cry_brady]

Healing staves. It's magic from our world.

[anelegantmyth]

Magical healing stuff huh? Sounds useful. So did your friend over price it or something? I don't really understand how you lost ALL your money.

[cry_brady]

She... she kept raising it up, offering more for me and Ma, and when I said I didn't want anything, she said she failed as a merchant...

[in other words, she did puppy-eyes and he couldn't resist.]

[anelegantmyth]

Oh Brady...

Listen, my crew is really well off right now. So I could maybe give you a gem or two. If you promise not to waste it all.

[cry_brady]

Y-You'd really do that for me?

No, hold on. What do I do in exchange?

[he may be a weak doormat, but he is a weak doormat with morals, dammit.]

[anelegantmyth]

[ Well it's good to know he has morals, at least. ]

Of course, you're my friend after all. Just promise me you won't blow it off on shopping again.

[cry_brady]

W-what? I can't just take it! I have to give you somethin', or do somethin' for you!

[anelegantmyth]

No you don't.

[cry_brady]

I don't take somethin' for nothin'! That's not how men work!

[anelegantmyth]

Now Brady, you know it's rude to shout at a lady. Besides, you wouldn't want your mom to hear our little conversation, right?

And my statement still stands. I don't want you to do anything for me.

[cry_brady]

[is... is she blackmailing him]

Urk! ... That... I'll pay you back, all right?

[anelegantmyth]

Seriously, you don't have to. All I ask is you don't waste it all.

...actually that's how you can repay me! Promise me you won't get swindled again, and we'll be fine.

[cry_brady]

[Hmmm... he'll have to make himself less vulnerable to Anna. Surely he can accomplish that!]

You have my word!

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[anelegantmyth]

Alright then, I'll send it over using the nav, one sec.

[anelegantmyth]

[She disappears for a moment to pick out some gems from their hoard, place in a small velvet pouch and send it over to him with a little note that said.]

Take care of yourself Brady

Cynthia