[F1 - R5 Appraiser] Pandora's Wares | OPEN.

Arabelle · October 11, 2020

"—So all in all that would be..."

Their light flickered as she made her way down her written list, partly keeping an eye on the merchant who was giving her utmost to confirm the content and amount of each bundle as fast as Arabelle read it. It was a little past midnight, and everything was scattered on the floor. She was certain a number of her crystals were destined to simply join the clutter.

But what did she care? It was part of the agreement, and the girl's enthusiasm was adorable.

"...And a single [Snake Venom] buff. That one is a unique."

An tossed the sac to her side with a finality and immediately fell back onto the floor with a weak cheer. "Waaa— I can't believe we're done!!" Seated in proper seiza style across her, Arabelle smiled and tore up her list in a gesture that shared the same sentiment. "Finally..."

"That took a little while longer than I thought, but that's my side of the deal fulfilled."

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Andromeda · October 13, 2020

An rolled onto her side, peering up at Arabelle as she moved to stand.

“So… why me?”

She was all fluid and grace with her movements, and the metaphor An would’ve used to describe it completely escaped her when Arabelle’s lips curled into an amused smirk. “I’d only be repeating what I said the other night. But I’d tell you again, if you want it.”

“I don’t know,” An huffed. Sweeping the piles aside, she pulled herself up and thumbed the surface of Arabelle’s empty record crystal. Her reflection frowned thoughtfully back at her. “I took photos maybe just a little more than any regular person did on the other side, so say I assume this crystal can hold up to fifty–”

“–A hundred.”

An blinked.

For a brief moment, the other's expression was unreadable. “I told you yesterday.”

“S-Still, even with a hundred..!” she quickly amended, a soft red flush rising up her face, “Is it worth as much as all of your support crystals?”

"I know what a fair trade is, An." Wandering a little further down rows of disorderly shelves, Arabelle found an empty space and set down a smaller pouch. “Junk sale. Do this later, please. I’ve kept you up too late.” And she turned to face An, hands tucked behind her back, her smile unwavering. “It’s a bit of a gamble, I’ll admit. But trust in your beloved Senpai’s judgment, alright? If it works the way we wanted it to, I’ll give you the full story… perhaps.”

How could a hundred pictures of Aincrad be a part of a gamble?

“If you’re looking for inspiration,” the girl said with a note of finality as she turned away. “The event might be the best place to start.”

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Koga · October 17, 2020

Koga couldn't remember the last time he'd stepped back into this shop. To be fair he hadn't really stepped anywhere outside his shop for the past few months, but still. He wondered if the same shopkeep was still the one running this place. She had always seemed nice, if a little flustered and in over her head. But nice.

The man walked up to the counter and was pleased to see it was indeed the same girl. "Hey, uhm I was wondering if I could buy eight Tier One Materials please. I could...really use them at this point..." Honestly, with the luck Koga had had lately...he'd probably be by tomorrow for another eight if he wasn't broke by then...

>> Koga sent 2800 Col to Andromeda

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Andromeda · October 18, 2020

Eh? Has she seen this person before? Behind the trade window, An frowned slightly, attempting to put a name to his face but coming up blank. It was a quick transaction though; only eight materials, and the merchant had to wonder if he was just that broke or insanely confident with his own crafting rates. She hoped it was the latter. Being broke was not-nice.

“Eight tier one materials!” the merchant hummed as she traded the amount to him. “Thanks, and please come by again!”

Now how much did that shop from the other day charge for a bowl of ramen…?

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Edited October 18, 2020 by Andromeda

NIGHT · October 22, 2020

Call it a desperate maneuver, or perhaps a moment of motivation. For whatever reason, NIGHT had decided she'd sat at peace with her lot of unidentified items for long enough, taking the important bulk of her stored haul over to the cosmic fortune that was Pandora's Wares.

Fingers crossed. She had an important request to be made today.

"Identifications," the player started. It had to be a mix of hope, concern and folly trapped within her violet gaze, the singular give away that her request was not-at-all of deep-rooted confidence. A trade of the equipment via a window, alongside a number of stored consumables.

"I hope these would help. Let me know if you find anything of interest. And..."

Her eyes fell to the demonic weapon.

"... Do be careful with how you handle that one."

@Andromeda

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Andromeda · October 23, 2020

Placeholder.

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[used:]

Milky Way Rail Blueprint | +1 CD | [>>]
Dragon's Breath | CRAFTER'S RESPITE | [170733]

Identifications:

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2,560 | (1) T3 Demonic Equipment
18,000 | (9) T3 Perfect Equipment
14,400 | (10) T3 Rare Equipment

34,960 col -- sent to [Banker].

Andromeda · October 24, 2020

[10/24/2020]

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[used:]

Suspicious Vial of Green Liquid | +1 CD | [>>]
Dragon's Breath | CRAFTER'S RESPITE | [170754]

Identifications:

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7,200 | (5) T3 Rare Equipment
30,000 | (15) T3 Perfect Equipment

37,200 col -- sent to [Banker].

Andromeda · October 28, 2020

[10/28/2020]

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[used:]

Dragon's Breath | CRAFTER'S RESPITE | [170755]

Identifications:

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18,720 | (13) T3 Rare Equipment
6,000 | (3) T3 Perfect Equipment

24,720 col -- sent to [Banker].

Zajcica · October 31, 2020

Another familiar shop, just before the boss fight. Night had found an amazing piece of armor that she had gifted to Yuki, telling her that she would be able to find it here in Andromeda's shop. She could only assume it was the aura that she's been looking for for awhile now and if it was, she might just have to actually kiss Andromeda this time for her insane luck with getting unique equipment.

"Hey An, I'm picking up and item that Night said you identified. I'm guess it has an aura on it." She said, letting Andromeda grab said Light Armor for her. "Light Armor? I haven't worn that ever. Well, and Aura is an Aura Light or Heavy. Thanks An, have a nice day."

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Andromeda · November 2, 2020

the merchant hummed a happy little tune as she arranged NIGHT's shiny new equipment on the counter. except she couldn't possibly fit half a dozen greatswords and katanas on the narrow top, so she summoned the strength she'd possessed when she and a squad of noobs beat a trebuchet to death and shoved a couple of closed crates together to form a makeshift extension. all in all, Pandora's Wares was somehow even more cramped than before, but she was happy with the results of her appraisal and she was sure NIGHT would be too.

she sent off a PM following up on the status of the frontliner's request and settled down on a chair with a cup of tea.

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FOR: [NIGHT].

Identifications.

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| all approved [here].

Kunoichi Shinobigatana
T3 DEMONIC KATANA -- ACCURACY II | PARALYZE | KEEN
A katana with a lotus-shaped guard on the hilt. Forged for slaying high-profile targets. It appears to be designed to be held like a ninjaken, its materials lifting the burden of any weight it carries. Laced with chemicals that act as poisonous nerve agents, it truly is an assasination weapon.

Semiramis no Nagamaki
T3 PERFECT KATANA -- ENVENOM (OFFENSIVE) I | KEEN II
"The beauty of poison is all it takes is a sip, a measly cut, or a kiss." Named after a woman whose garden of vanity was her pride, Semiramis no Nagamaki is a katana with a hilt and blade of equal length. It spots a vein-like design of dark green upon its blade, while an insignia of a violet glass window is engrave upon its hilt. It seems difficult to wield, but a single strike is enough to further guide its wielder to their target with success.

Dun Scaith Revenant
T3 PERFECT KATANA -- ACCURACY | FALLEN | KEEN
"A sword is meant to kill, be it in defense or not. So the wielder must know the pain it causes when holding it in battle." Forged within the Land of Shadows, it has been used by its ruler, deemed powerful enough to gain her approval of its existence. The katana is imbued by the fallen souls of where it has been made. It sports a barbed hilt, with its edge split into two colours; a steel as black as night on its dull front, and a blood-red streak on its sharpened end. Repeated uses are required of its user to hone the blade's accuracy in battle. It is said to have brought madness to its previous owners -- if not insanity, then an ecstacy for the thrill of the kill.

Akafiloga Al-Grið
T3 PERFECT KATANA -- BURN | BLEED II
"I am but a fleeting form of Fafnir. Though this pilgrimage might feel sempiternal, my scorching might shall bleed the land." Tempered by the flames of the ancient dragon and reinforced by magecraft of its homonculi once-bearer, this all-mighty weapon lends its wielder only a shred of its owners' shared strength. Its sharp edge emanates an azure blue when equipped, and conjures flames ocassionally in the truest heat of the moment. The question its opponents should better ask themselves is if they would fall first to the flames or their now open wounds.

Ebon Star - Vanguard Revenant
T3 RARE 2HSS -- VAMPIRIC (OFFENSIVE) | TAUNT
A unassuming albeit heavy osmium blade that cannot hold an edge. The handle would make one believe it is a one handed weapon, but the heft begs to differ. In a darkened silver gloss it is a rather plain looking piece, but the metal is slightly toxic and can act as a driver should it connect with an opponent sword.

True Damage
T3 RARE 2HSS -- ENVENOM (OFFENSIVE) | BLEED
This blade is more of a crystalline block, void and rough and edged than a weapon to be held. It seems to rend its opponents with a nasty poison, but it is unclear how this effect comes into play. Avoid prolonged exposure.

Red Scarf
T3 RARE LIGHT ARMOR -- REGEN | BLOODCLOT
A red woolen scarf. It trails behind its wearer often, even with the slightest breeze. There's a slight scent of metal that it can never be rid of.

Cape of the Fleet
T3 RARE LIGHT ARMOR -- EVASION | PARALYTIC IMMUNITY
A large dark grey drop cloth that's been fashioned into a crude cape. For some reason, its edges shimmer the colours of a rainbow under the right lighting conditions.

Junk sale.

50,350 * 0.9 = 45,315 col -- sent.

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Azhoda · November 5, 2020

Shion was walking around Looking for a place it was quite late already and Shion looked around to see where to go. There was a store she liked to look off, on the door was a sigh and Shion smiled knowing this shop was open. Walking in she was greeted by a girl younger than her, but somewhere in her head she recognized the face of the player but didn't know from where any more

"Hello there, I came to ask if you are willing to identify some items I have on me. Don't be shocked by the number of items they are, I had them quite a bit stacked up. I can give you an extra bonus for the payment if needed, I got quite a bit of col as well that you can sell the items I dont want if it comes to that." She said to the girl with a smile

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NIGHT · November 5, 2020

Perfection. A slew of items that NIGHT could only hope Crozeph would be delighted with, especially for that copy of her jacket he'd found the other day.

Not that she particularly knew what to do with the thing, but the player was up for taking any signs from Cardinal about its repetition in items where she could.

The player gathered the newfound toys and nodded to the merchant with a faint grin. As wonderful conversation would be, knowing there was another that Andromeda would be kept busy with, she didn't want to interrupt their conversation even for a minute. The essence of time was but a treasurable gift.

So too was the collection of col that flooded NIGHT's wallet on her way out.

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