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[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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[cuddlery]

[There won't be any stabbing involved in any hug, that's for sure!]

Yep! That's one of the things I've been doing here. I've been singing wherever anyone'll let me sing! [She raises a claw to salute.] And I could absolutely help you carry some stuff around. I transported so much stuff as a Horde solider, I feel like I'm a real a pro at it!

[notimeforfailure]

Alright. Why don't we say... future favors, something... entertainment related or heavy lifting related? If I make a large batch for you, I will expect something of equal value, so if you don't mind --

I think it might be fair if you helped me transport flour, sugar, and those sorts of necessities from the docks and back.

I'm not very physically strong. If you could get me larger shipments, it would help ease things along a great deal.

[cuddlery]

[She clasps her pincers together excitedly.]

Future favors! I love it. I am absolutely ready to do whatever equals the value of those tasty, tasty treats! I can do all that transportation stuff. Sounds easy! Just consider me your muscle who will hustle!

[notimeforfailure]

Wonderful. To each their own strengths. I'll cook if you can bring me what I need.

Now -- why don't you tell me which of these pastries looks the most appealing? Oh -- and what you've historically liked in the past. Or you can flip through this book and see what stands out.

[Lysithea holds up the Encyclopedia of Sweets before realizing that Scorpia has claws and amends -- ]

We can flip through this book.

[cuddlery]

Now if that doesn't sound like teamwork right there, I don't know what does! [Scorpia remarks proudly!

And then the book is produced! Scorpia - she can do books, but it's not easy, and the book's safety is not guaranteed. So it's a very welcome gesture that Lysithea holds out the book for her! She chuckles sheepishly at her amendment.]

Sure, that - that sounds like a great idea! Show me what you've got, Lizzy!

[notimeforfailure]

Ly.... Never mind.

[And with some enthusiasm, Lysithea will turn each page and allow Scorpia to ooh and aah as she pleases over each gorgeous illustration. The recipes, some simplistic, some complex, are all good enough to go in Lysithea's book, so there's really no wrong choice here.

Perhaps the scene will fade away on two girls getting to be a little bit too enthusiastic over cookies and scones and biscuits.]

[cuddlery]

[Scorpia likely provided the oohs and aahs in a very literal sense. And so a good time was had by all, as Scorpia picked out her considerably varied order!]