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As Porcoline spied the cakes displayed on the stall, he let out audible gasp. “Oh my! What an absolutely adorable cake. It’s almost too cute to eat.” But eat it he shall. He set down the requisite 400G on the counter.

New Balance: 1,280,999G

“Th-thank you!” Minori gave the chef a flattered smile, cheeks painted with a shade of pink. “Sheep are just adorable, hehe.”

[+400G] For Porcoline’s purchase

“Mino!” He hadn’t seen her in so long! It was nice to see her again! He practically leaped at her, but he wouldn’t. Nope! Not when she was working. It was obvious he was more than happy to see her again, seeing as though he couldn’t stand still. It was only now that he finally took a look at her wares. Most of them were gone, but he wasn’t upset!

Nope! He was pretty busy after all. The best part of his day was seeing her again after all this time. He looked at her wares and immediately drawn in by the owl necklace and sheep cake. Pointing at the two items he asked, “Can I have a blue wooden owl and one sheep cake?” 

In the time she would retrieve the items he pulled out the exact amount of change required. “We should catch up when you’re not busy,” he added.

"Hi, Fritz!" Minori greeted him with a joyful smile, more than happy to find the farmer at her stall. It had been much too long since they had last seen each other! She wanted to ask him what he was up to for the past months, or better yet, if he wanted to spend some time with her again-- but she knew it had to wait. She had a stall to run, after all.

"Of course," she replied with a light giggle. "I'll put in a few napkins, too." His spontaneous nature would cause messes way too easily, so she knew he'd probably need some. After she had already taken out one of the owls and set the cake on the stall’s counter, Minori looked up with surprise at Fritz's suggestion.

Marian was drawn over by the sheep cake, it was super cute and that’s amazing that someone was able to make that. What if she made a potion that helped your make a dish? Hm… she definitely had to put that on her potions to work on.

But when she was over there she saw the owl necklaces. They were so gorgeous… Marian only ever wore her syringe necklace (because she had to), but she could hang it on the wall or something.

“Hey, thanks. I’d like the black owl necklace and a sheep cake.” Marian said, not taking her eyes off the necklace.

-2,900G

The witch seemed focused on the owl necklaces on display even as she made her order, which earned a stifled giggle from Minori. How cute! 

“Ah, s-sure thing!” After taking one of the owl necklaces and sheep cakes, she laid the items on the counter for Marian to take.

“That’ll be 2,900G, please. Thank you for stopping by!”

[+2,900G] For Marian’s purchase

    Mistel delicately turned one of the owl pendants over in his fingers. It might not have appealed to his personal aesthetics, but he could easily admire the artistry and skill that had gone into creating it. He had use for such a steady hand in the restoration aspect of his business, and considered telling her as much– but thought better of it, as even the suggestion he had attempted to steal Elise’s newest hire from under her nose might land him in all sorts of trouble… and none of them the good kind.

    “You’re selling yourself short– I do hope you realize. The craftsmanship of these is marvelous, and indicative of remarkable talent.” He gently set it back down on the table, turning his gaze to her with a vague, but good-humored smile.

    “Ask twice as much of the next person who is intrigued by them. This is simply a friendly suggestion, of course, and entirely up to your discretion… but I have little doubt such a leap of faith in yourself would be met with grand success.”

    “Ah, that’s right. As for myself, however, I would like…”

Pressed Flower Cards (x2), one of each flower available.

Framed Pressed Flower (x2), in Peony and Hydrangea.

Sheep Cake, to appeal to @piccola-cara​‘s sweet tooth.

Subtotal: -[1,240G]

Minori thought little of the young man looking over her wares, but when he began to address her, she was naturally intrigued by his words. Marvelous? Remarkable talent? Rather than feeling embarrassed, her gut twisted with a strange guilt at his admiration. Those were never adjectives she’d use on herself so earnestly... and if she agreed, wouldn’t she just be setting him up for disappointment?

“I’m... I’m truly flattered, sir,” the ends of her lips raised, Minori’s reply came out soft and meek. As doubtful as she might have been, it didn’t change the fact that someone went out of the way to let her know. That in itself meant more than any self-loathing thoughts could, right?

She laid a hand over her chest, hoping her smile had shown how appreciative she felt towards him. “I-I’ll think about it for sure..!”

[+1,240G] For Mistel’s purchase

Lloyd however, was made of money and wanted his own owl necklace. He shamelessly purchased the black one for himself. (Sorry Aurelia.) “Did you make these? They are…a delight.”  Also he decided to buy a Yellow gerbera daisy card for his friend, Sherry. ( He thought of purchasing Tulips, but it was more because they reminded him of their home- and he didn’t want to give anyone the wrong idea. ) -2,620

“Y-yes, thank you...” Minori replied in a noticeably more hesitant manner. She knew better than to judge a book from its cover, but this particular man’s demeanor was slightly more intimidating than any other customer she had faced today. 

Seeing how he seemed to be buying a gift for someone else, however, Minori immediately felt guilty of her poor first impression. How kind of him! Giving him a slight yet genuine smile, she handed over a gerbera daisy card along with a black owl necklace.

“That’ll be 2,620G, please! Thank you for stopping by, sir.”

[+2,620G] For Phillip’s purchase

Phillip waved at the brunette as he walked up to her stall, offering a bright, friendly smile. “I’d like to take one of those sheep and a framed Forget-me-not with me, please!”

[-700G] For purchasing one Sheep Cake and one framed Forget-me-not

Old Balance: 4,572G New Balance: 3,872G

“O-okay! That’ll be 700G, please-- thank you!”

[+700G] For Phillip’s purchase

[ ☀ ] — Lillie approaches the cutest little booth, immediately taken by the cute little sheep cakes. They looked so adorable and fluffy! Almost like little clouds… honestly, they were almost too cute to eat, but she was curious to see how they’d taste. She could never deny herself a tasty sweet.

And the flowers— they looked really pretty, too. 

“Oh wow, your booth is so cute!” She compliments, smiling up at the equally cute stall runner, “I’d like one of the sheep cakes, and a pressed flower card, please! With all of the flowers being gerbera daisies, thank you.”

[ -520G ] New Balance:16,293G

Seeing the cute girl donned in yellow approaching, Minori’s face grew warm at the compliment given to her. “Th-thank you,” she made a flustered smile before perking up at her order. “Okay! The gerbera daisies a-are one of my favorites, actually. They’d suit you well, I think!” With that said, she begun preparing the cards in a focused silence.

After taking out one of the sheep cakes out of the display and placing it into a tiny gable box, the weather girl’s items were all placed on the stall’s counter. “Th-that’ll be 520G, please. Thank you for coming by!”

[+520G] For Lillie’s purchase

[♫] — After the wild ride he’d been put through, Max was more than happy to come upon a booth that was much more wholesome in nature. It was endearingly rustic, adorned with flowers and sweets, the simplicity of it all accentuated by its soft, earthen colors. Just seeing it filled him with an overwhelming sense of calm.

“Why hello, dear.” He greets the stall runner conversationally, “I would love to have one of those darling framed flowers! A red rose would do rather nicely, I think.” He could get it as a present for Rosalind.

[ -300G ] New Balance: 19,842G

D-dear? Minori wasn’t used to having pet names tossed in her direction, so the small comment made her freeze up for the slightest moment. “Ah, u-um, right!” Following the man’s order, she took one of the pressed roses and carefully placed it into one of the frames. The process only took a minute, and soon enough, his framed rose was ready to be given.

“That’ll be 300G, please. Thank you!”

[+300G] For Max’s purchase

She told herself to stop buying stuff. Like she outta stop doing that, and yet… When the nun had visited the stall, she was enamored by the owl necklaces. The black one with the cute bunny on it made the woman smile. Of course, of course…that would been strange, wouldn’t it? To buy more things for herself? Aurelia already spent a fortune on a dress and some earrings– not to say she also bought herself a goddamned broom. (But hey, she won’t be needing anymore of them boats to visit Leuda.)  Speaking of which, she notices the option of pressed flowers. Chrysanthemums meant something to her. Them. Also, forget me nots. And she really didn’t have much decor at her home, nor did they. . . so… “Hello. I was wondering if I could perchance uh, purchase two framed flowers?  Forget-me-nots and  Chrysanthemums if you so please… And uhm, a… a.. pressed tulip card. “

Great. Now she was blushing, as she quietly wrote down the name she wanted the person to receive that card.  Handing Minori the money, Aurelia thanked her and hoped the farmer had a nice day.

-720g

“Y-yes, of course!” Minori answered, then proceeded to place all the items on the counter. She couldn’t help but recognize the red-haired woman as the one who had helped her after a rough fall the other day, but decided not to comment on it. The nun seemed flustered enough as it was, and Minori didn’t want to create an even more awkward situation where she wouldn’t have remembered her at all.

After receiving the gold, the shy farmer gave the nun a bashful smile. “Thank you for coming by! Have a nice day.”

[+720G] For Aurelia’s purchase

Enough spending! She’d had her fun!! Now it was time to MAKE some money! ☆

Good thing Luna had most of these just… lying around already.

“Heh, yup! Made ‘em all myself~ ♫”

“Just lemme know if you’ve got any questions, ‘kay?”

Ham-Ham Heartbreakers {2,500G} x2

Life-sized crocheted hamsters, available in Chocolate and Creme!

When she came across the pink-haired girl’s booth, Minori was immediately enraptured by the cute animal toys and their adorable little eyes. From someone who partook in the skill frequently herself, it was nothing less than an excellent display of craftsmanship! Although she was already short on money, it’d be a shame to leave such a talented seamstress behind without giving some kind of support.

“Excuse me, could I please take the hamster over there?” Minori said as she walked over to the stall, pointing at the teeny chocolate rodent that sat on display. “Th-thank you!”

[-2,500G] For purchasing one (chocolate) Ham-Ham Heartbreaker 

Chuu, a hoe for Nikki’s wares, decides to send another muse to purchase some of Minori’s stuff.  Lyla greets the beautiful farmer, and compliments the flower in her hair, along with other stuff. “Wow! I reaaaaaaaaaallly adore your booth, miss! It’s as lovely as you are! The rustic charm, the warmth…Ah, even how you’re dressed just suits you perfectly!” Honestly, she wanted to ask Minori what conditioner she used because goddess– her chocolate hair was a delight~

She holds up a white owl, with pink flowers on it. It reminded her of her favorite flower, pink cat. So she had to have one. – And well– it would do good for someone like her to use some magics, right?

“Oh! uhm! Do you mind If I get myself one of these, and a pressed Gladiolus card? Honestly…I would buy out your whole stock but I’d feel guilty to do so.” Lyla giggled into her hand, and wrote the receiver’s name of the card to be Shara. “Thank you so much! Good luck with your stall~” -2,620

“Oh! Um... thank you.” A faint shade of pink dusted the farmer’s cheeks at the small compliment as she reflexively reached for a strand of hair, twirling it around her finger nervously. While she wore it all the time, she never thought her hat looked particularly “cute” on her. To hear it directly from a complete stranger... it made her face feel a lot warmer than before.

When a stream of more compliments came shortly after, however, Minori’s eyes grew wide with surprise.

“H... huh?” Her handbook didn’t prepare her for this kind of customer at all! “Uhm, ah... y-you’re too kind, miss! I’m just doing my job, b-but, um... I appreciate it.” Minori let out her earnest reply in a flustered stammer, face now as red as a ripened tomato. Jeez, talk about a surprise! She could’ve sworn her heart stopped right at that moment.

“O-Of course not! Please wait for a bit while I get it done.” Minori quickly obeyed her request, taking out her calligraphy pen to print the name onto a sheet of paper. After taking a good minute to do so, she carefully attached a Gladiolus to the card before handing it over to the pink-haired woman. “There’s nothing to feel guilty about,” she softly assured her in response to her concerns. “If anything, I'm really happy that you like it so much...” 

As the woman begun to bid her farewell, Minori raised her hand half-way to wave her a tentative goodbye. “Thank you so much for visiting! H-have a nice day!” 

[+2,620G] For Lyla’s purchase