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Post by Noa on Dec 26, 2022 1:24:42 GMT -6
It had been a long time since Noa had last had occasion to come to the Underground. Well, that wasn't precisely true. He did still have a small stockpile of precious stones. Not enough for his liking though, and then a particularly bad bout of sickness had taken months from him, and after that... No, he wasn't going to dwell on it. He hated going outside in the winter. The cold that usually settled in his fingers and toes seemed to seep into the rest of him this time of year, and no matter how many layers he wore, it was never enough. He strode into the shop briskly, with Rhys shivering around his neck beneath a scarf. He would have liked to make this quick, but given the nature of the transaction and his current means, it never ended up that way. "How much would you value these at?" he said, tossing a handful of stones onto the counter. ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/Marquise_sapphire.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/Marquise_sapphire.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/Marquise_sapphire.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/Marquise_sapphire.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/Marquise_sapphire.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/Marquise_sapphire.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/Marquise_sapphire.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/stone_garnet.gif) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/stone_quartz.gif)
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Post by NPC on Jan 1, 2023 12:40:01 GMT -6
Giving a small grunt, Kor picked up the stones one by one and inspected them. As he placed them all down again one at a time, he jotted down some notes. "185, what're ya wantin?" he finally asked.
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Post by Noa on Jan 2, 2023 14:11:55 GMT -6
"Hmm," said Noa, inclining his head as he took in the shopkeeper's appraisal. Not as high as he had hoped, but well, that was just how these things went, he supposed. Not as simple as it was with that strange trader in town, but at least this place offered more consistent, regular business. He put a few more stones on the counter. "I'm looking for a Pure Crystal and... let's say two of the Mind Crystals you offer, if I'm adding this lot. If it isn't enough, I'll add more." He tossed out his words with a casual shrug, which unbalanced Rhys just enough that the Faeron had to reposition himself. Noa didn't like spending more than he had to here, since traipsing around caverns and digging for the stones wasn't exactly his preferred way to spend a day, but you did what you had to do to get what you wanted. That was life. ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/stone_quartz.gif) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/stone_quartz.gif) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/stone_topaz3.gif)
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Post by NPC on Jan 2, 2023 20:09:51 GMT -6
Kor gave a little grunt and took a look at the three new stones. Hmm, not bad... "77 fer these three, puts ya at 262. It'll give ya a Pure an' two mind wi' a bit to spare. Anythin' else?" he asked, putting the three crystals in question on the counter.
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Post by Noa on Jan 2, 2023 21:19:46 GMT -6
Noa's smile turned slightly sardonic as the man behind the counter gave him his new total. But as long as he got what he came for, it was fine. "There's not much else I can get with ten credits, and I'd rather not go through more of my reserves than I have to. Just the two Mind Crystals and the Pure Crystal," he said. The thought of having another Light node to work with was almost exciting enough to make him forget all the difficulties associated with its acquisition. There was still more work to be done before he could do the research he really wanted, but this would be another step closer, and in the meantime maybe there were some breakthroughs or discoveries to be had here too... Thinking about it made him itch to be back inside his workshop, rather than wasting his time here, but no, not yet.
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Post by NPC on Jan 13, 2023 22:38:10 GMT -6
A curt nod and the man put his new stones behind the counter and placed the three crystals into a small pouch, "Thanks fer comin'."
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