TEXT UN: P'Magnum

[50000baht]

[After trying to figure things out on his own and securing a safe space for himself, he decides now or never with the general announcement]

Greetings. I found myself displaced here recently, and I am in search of some more information. Bluntly, I am looking for a way to defend myself in case of a crisis. I have seen weapons meant for melee but nothing truly...projectile. Where do I go about finding some here?

In addition, I was curious to see if there are any Russian, Italian, Thai, Chinese, or Japanese people here? More those who hail from their homelands.

[If he's lucky, he might be able to find out if there's anyone from his world, and if they're going to be a threat to him.]

Comments

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[drqingmedwoman]

I haven't seen any bows or crossbows being sold in the shops here, but I'm not an archer so I haven't looked.

Why are you wanting to find people from these places?

[50000baht]

[ Okay. The fact that this person did not immediately go with a firearm made him fairly certain this was not a person who was a direct threat to him. ]

I am a businessman and have ties to those countries. As far as I know, I'm the only one here and I was curious to see if that was still true. Though for the weapons...I haven't drawn a bow before.

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[afoolshope]

I'm from Japan. That's kind of an odd list, why do you want to know?

I don't know if they have any firearms, but bows and arrows should be pretty standard even in a place like this. I haven't gone looking, but I'd assume weapons shops or places training in archery would have them.

[50000baht]

[A name he needed to keep watch over.]

As a businessman, I do have international ties.
I was curious to see if there was anyone that I knew here.

[Anyone he needed to keep away from. ]

One would think with all the... metal and clockwork things they had, they would have firearms here.

[drqingmedwoman]

I don't have many business ties and none outside of my homeland, China. I could ask a few people who have been here longer than I have.

If you're worried about protection, I can help you. If you have somewhere to stay, I can come and hang some talismans for you.

[afoolshope]

That's a lot of ties. Wouldn't it make more sense to ask for names if you wanted to know if you knew someone?

[Just a high school kid here, who may or may not have some odd abilities.]

They were stuck in the Taisho era, so it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility. It's just not something I've gone looking for myself.

[50000baht]

Talismans?

[ Oh, this person is definitely not from his time. But he can humor them, none the less.]

What kind of merit do you request for these talismans?

[50000baht]

I am a worldly businessman and can create more enemies than friends unwittingly.

[No need to explain everything here. But the era that this place seems to be in deflates him some]

I see. More antique weaponry than not. What is the ratio of samurai to the emperor's new guards are around here?

[drqingmedwoman]

You are new here and wanting to feel safe. I remember that feeling well, so I won't ask anything of you.

I understand you may feel suspicious and I don't blame you for that. Would you care to meet in a public place and I can simply give the talismans to you?

[50000baht]

[ Just that offer has his hackles raised. But he has to give something somewhere. It's not like he's defenseless, after all. ]

What place do you suggest?

[afoolshope]

That sounds straight out of a movie, but I believe it.

You're probably better off learning the magic here if you really want something projectile, I suppose. Unless you want to try out the antiques.

I wouldn't know that information, sorry. Just a kid who works at a flower shop.

[drqingmedwoman]

[Look, she gets it. It's really difficult to trust people especially when you first arrive in this insane place. She is already packing up her medicine bag in case he's injured.]

Be vague if you wish, but what area of the city are you in? I can recommend somewhere nearby you.

[Although she might have to text someone else to get a recommendation to pass along to him. She's not very good at knowing where cafes or bars are.]

[50000baht]

[Right. Of course 'just a kid in a flower shop']

Still, I find your information useful. Thank you.

[Even if it is woefully disappointing.]

I will take your recommendations to heart.

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[atheva]

Are you seeking magical weaponry?

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[soakedinvinegar]

I don't believe such weapons are common here. Not unattainable, just not common. I wish I could be more help.

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[inthewood]

Do you mean a gun?

[50000baht]

Shibuya station.

[Because it's the most populated area filled with idiots. And some clothes he could match the natives in wasn't a bad idea. ]

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[theatrics]

I could teach you a variety of melee weapons. There are places to acquire a bow if that suits you better.

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[diabolique]

I'm Chinese!

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[drqingmedwoman]

[She knows of that place enough she doesn't have to check with someone else. Instead of responding by text, she flips her screen to video so he can see her. She's wearing a silk, red ribbon in her hair and a red floral dress. Behind her is a wall of herbs hung on strings and drying.

She bows her head to him.]

I'm Wen Qing. I'll meet you there shortly. May I know some way to identify you?

[50000baht]

No.

[ And he's not going to elaborate, either. That would be revealing too much to a stranger. ]

[atheva]

In that case, I'm afraid I can't help you. I hope you're able to find what you're looking for.

[50000baht]

Yes, I have been getting that inclination. What would you recommend?

[ Because now this is becoming a little information gathering game, along with all the user names. ]

[50000baht]

[ This one has his interest! ]

The handle wouldn't be a large hint, would it?

[afoolshope]

You're welcome.

[He already had an 'exciting' year, flower shops were nice and tame.]

My boss has been here longer than me, he's not from Earth though but he may have some information. His name is Dohalim, we're located in Nara. Just lookout for Oasis Parlour, if you're ever in town.

I make a good cup of tea. (　’ω’)旦~~