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[meds4sale]

It is odd - coming up to my first month here, it has been the longest I have ever stayed in a single place for quite some time. As the colder season approaches, one must rapidly come to terms with the fact an itinerant lifestyle is no longer sustainable. After all, the jaws of winter claim far more than the jaws of beasts.

Fortunately, I have found a suitable residence in Ache - according to the locals, the former owner was taken about five years ago by something dreadful and it has remained empty ever since.

The farmhouse does cut a rather peculiar sight - a newer building conjoined onto a significantly older one and though both are in dire need of repairs, the older structure has weathered its neglect far better than the newer one. For now, I am staying in the old building, but I would much prefer to repurpose it into a proper apothecary, and use the newer structure as living quarters.

If there is anyone with tools or the skills to help with the needed repairs, I have several means of compensation, including incense, medicine, omamori, blood jewels, and food from the cherry, chestnut and persimmon trees, and various gourds growing around the farmhouse.



For the extent of the damage, I have taken some photographs. I apologize for any poor quality; I am rather new to using a camera.



The kitchen area is relatively undamaged. But this is about the only part of the newer building that has not been dealt a terrible blow.




The tatami room has seen the worst of it; it seems this is where whatever took the previous owner broke in. As you can see the damage is extensive. The bathroom is also what one might describe as 'in a state'. Upstairs, the damage is more manageable, though I would appreciate any assistance in getting rid of the musty old furniture.

On a brighter note; with the new lifestyle that comes with my arrival to Trench and being, quite literally, stripped of most of my worldly possessions, I have finally gotten around to updating my wardrobe to be more in line with current, 20th century fashions. It is a shame I could not find one of those cloche hats that are so popular among young people these days, however. They are quite fetching.

I would ask the opinion of the more fashion forward among you if I have gotten the style correct; I would rather not be mistaken for a sandwich board salesman ever again.




You know, I think I rather like playing with the camera on this.

Comments

Text - UN: CentaursTesticle

[alternia_strength]

[And here, the Medicine Seller could have a first experience with the stupidity that was troll texting. At least Equius was in a helpful mood!]

D --> I believe that I can supply parts as required for repairs
D --> To an e%tent I have some of the skills necessary though my specialty is advanced engineering and robotics
D --> A trade could probably be managed

D --> I have no understanding of human fashion so I will refrain from comment on the latter

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[meds4sale]

Then I would be glad to arrange one. Would you need to see the place in person before you decide on your price?

Also how does one change the colour of their text?

[alternia_strength]

[A short instructional message is immediately sent on the way to 'color code' one's text. It was one of the first things Equius had bothered to learn. Included was a little bit of a warning not to use his color. Trolls were territorial after all.]

D --> To clear up any confusion
D --> I have an ability I refer to as Alchemization which I acquired in my travels
D --> I draw a creation and bring it into e%istence from the paper
D --> There is a limited amount of this that I can do in a solar day
D --> So we would determine how much you need created and that would give us an idea on trade

D --> But I am not actually fussed on equal trade
D --> I have learned that mutually assured survival is worth more than e%act quantities of wealth

[meds4sale]

[ There is a very long pause as the Medicine Seller takes a brief crash course in the Trench equivalent of html. God help everyone, the old bastard has also just discovered the emojis.]

꧁Oh, like this? It is rather fetching. And do not worry. I am much more fond of pastels.꧂

❀❀❀
꧁I would not wish to overtax you - my biggest concerns are the support beams in the tatami room. Four of them are riddled with damp and rot and if there is an easier way to replace them than removing each one by one, it would be much appreciated.꧂

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[virtuosital]

Oh, how terrible... Both that the previous owner was lost and the damage to their home.
I'm not so good specifically with repairs, but I can certainly offer to help clean, if you need it! It might help to organize what can be salvaged versus what should be thrown out or entirely repurposed.

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[meds4sale]

I am told such things are, unfortunately, rather common here.

Unfortunately, most of what would be salvageable would be firewood. Most of the furniture is too dirty or damp to simply clean; though you are welcome to anything that may have survived.

[virtuosital]

I can see how that would be true...

Firewood is still plenty useful, with winter on its way, at least. I'd be happy to help, and if there's anything you really wish could be fixed or cleaned, I'll do my very best.

[meds4sale]

The locals seem to have come to terms with the danger being a fact of life.

I would not ask you to over stress yourself - my current projects right now are clearing out the debris, and refitting the paneling on the shoji, so having an extra pair of hands in that regard would be most appreciated.

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[tonedeaf]

Hello! I'd be more than happy to help you. I might be able to help with some of the heavier lifting, as long as you don't mind a stray breeze or two!

But I'm curious about the compensation... you wouldn't happen to have good taste in drinks, would you?

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[meds4sale]

I do appreciate it, though I must ask you elaborate on what you mean by a stray breeze?

And my taste in drinks is exceptional; I cannot say that the liquor in Trench measures up, however.

[tonedeaf]

Oh! Um... well. I feel pretty comfortable at getting the wind to do what I want. So I suppose it would be good for a quick dusting too, if that's something you're also interested in.

You haven't found anything particularly good? Or at least... easily drinkable?

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[righthemisphere]

If you're still looking for a contractor I live in Ache and have a background in construction.

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[meds4sale]

Contractor? I am not entirely familiar with the term.

But if you have a background in construction, however, even an assessment would be most helpful. I am particularly concerned with regards to several of the supports; there is, as one would expect, rot, but I have no means of finding out how deeply it goes.

[righthemisphere]

Not a problem, I can have a look for you. From the sound of it though, old and rot mean big structural damage and a lot of replacing.

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[venatoris]

Hey, Einstein.

You live in Feed.

[righthemisphere]

[HiSsS god fuck you man]

Why the hell do you know where I live?

text; un impala67

[venatoris]

I live out in Ache. I can help you out with some repairs if you still need.

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[meds4sale]

That is very kind of you. As of right now, I am working on clearing away the debris and taking a count of supplies I will need.

Another gentleman also offered to help, but I expect three pairs of hands will make this go far faster than two.

[venatoris]

No worries, I got two hands and a couple brothers with nothing but time. I can haul them all over.

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[serment]

You look like a sandwich board salesman.

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[meds4sale]

[ He briefly debates asking her if she even knows what a sandwich board salesman is. But that would be Rude and Confrontational. ]

Oh?

Any suggestions then?

[serment]

( that would make one of them who isn't trying to be rude. )

Less garish colours. Unless you want to look like a mascot.

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[survivalthroughhate]

If you need help, I have been slowly repairing my own home now for two years, and have learned much. I am not so noble as to spend my time helping for free but I'm sure we can figure out a suitable form of payment.

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[meds4sale]

I would hardly expect anyone to help for free. I can compensate with food, medicine, incense, and protective charms, if such things are pleasing. If not, I possess a quantity of Paleblood gems for when such thinks are preferred.

[survivalthroughhate]

[Food, medicine, and incense Maul has enough of but the last couple of items intrigue him.]

Tell me more about these protective charms and Paleblood gems. What qualities do they have?