video, un:charon

[notimeforfailure]

Good evening, all. I think this is what is termed a 'bandwagon.' However, as I imagine we will all be busy dead, dying, or in the process of resurrecting soon, I thought I had better commit before October.

I'm opening a bakery and sweets shop.

[Lysithea pans the camera to a table that is covered with pans filled with dozens of buns, cakes, and confections of different colors. It really looks extremely well done. One would imagine that Lysithea applies herself with the same intensity to any task she undertakes.]

Everything will be sourced from traditional Fódlan desserts, passed down through family histories and collected by hand in this book. I've realized that if I'm not the one who makes these treats, I'm... never going to taste them again. So I thought I should share.

[The view changes to an enormous tome currently open to a page titled Saghert and Cream in script prominently displaying a luscious picture of some kind of fruit and cream concoction. It really looks like this was drawn by hand.]

I'm baking from my room for now. If you want anything here, you can drop by or I'll bring it over. If you want delivery, you've got to get at least a dozen, because frankly, I'm not running all over town to give you one sweet bun. I'll open a proper location when it's not Death Month.

...Thanks.

[She signs off after a moment's awkward hesitation, as if she's not sure what to do next.]

[video pt 2, ten minutes later]

It's -- me again. Upon further reflection, I have no idea how to run a business, at all, apart from the portion where you confidently declare it in public.

I would... appreciate advice.

And help. If you are willing to be paid in cake.

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[notimeforfailure]

How fortuitous. Then I should be keenly interested in a trade agreement.

Would you like to come collect your goods now or should I store them somewhere for you?

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I can come over now, if that is all right. Where are you located, may I ask?

[notimeforfailure]

[Lysithea provides a location in Gaze, alongside the nearest Lamp Friend teleportation point if he prefers faster travel.]

I live on the second floor. You can take the stairs up from the outside. I'll leave the door open for you; just knock.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Thank you kindly. In that case, I will be there shortly.

[Thanks to Apparition, it really isn't long at all. A few minutes later, she'll hear a polite knock on her door.]

[notimeforfailure]

[Well, that was... much faster than even the fast travel option through the Lamp Friends. Lysithea pauses, as if not quite sure if she's actually heard the sound or just imagined it, before washing her hands and peering out the door.]

Hello?

...Oh. Goodness, you move fast. Well, come on in. I'm not even actually done making your package yet, but it will be fast.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

My apologies. I do tend to make quick work of all travel. If you'd like, I can always return a little later.

[notimeforfailure]

No, that's... fine. Please step inside.

[Lysithea gestures politely and waits until he enters, closing the door behind him. The entry way leads to a sitting area, but Lysithea will lead the way around into a kitchen.]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

All right. Thank you kindly.

[He follows as she leads the way, glancing around the kitchen as they enter.]

Do you bake all of your creations here?

[notimeforfailure]

W-Well, I just started today, so...

[yes]

I'm going to expand to a proper business sometime after October, I think. Operating out of my personal kitchen likely isn't going to be viable in the long run.

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Ah, well, then! Congratulations on the day of your premiere. May it lead you to many successes in the future.