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[showsnopiety]

"You are speaking to Caren Ortensia. I'm here for your needs."

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[showsnopiety]

[Yeah, she knows how it is...considering her own state.]

Normally I would say yes, but considering it may take some time to grow or be recovered-it may be easier to take the job to trounce the bandits yourself, unless you are in dire straits.

[There, redirecting his energy.]

I know exactly what you're talking about. And I haven't verified it myself. Unless you want me to sell you snake oil?

[yancat]

No, that won't be necessary.

[ The bandit job at Petrosian is something he'll really have to look into, then. But he can't do it in his condition... ]

I have another question, then. Has the government ever gone back on their word?

[showsnopiety]

[She makes a noise of affirmation. Someone should be able to hunt them, the lightly infected or the ones lucky enough not to be sick. Still...]

Back on their word?

[What an interesting question.]

In what way?

[yancat]

Refusing to provide a cure, for example.

[ He tries to stifle a cough. ]

Refusing to return us to our worlds, for example.

[showsnopiety]

My goodness. Who ever said they promised to ever return us home at all?

[yancat]

Hm.

[ Most would be irritated with her dripping sarcasm, but. ]

You sound like you've given up. That's a shame.

[showsnopiety]

[Ah, he's got spirit, or something.]

No, I have not. I already know that the government are using dungeon cores as a means to research a way to send people home on their own volition.

But I am not someone who believes that something will be given simply because it's the right thing to do.

[yancat]

[ Spirit, yes. Something, definitely. ]

Of course. That would be naive. [ People are selfish and greedy. It's human nature. ] We'll just have to find other ways to convince them.

But I understand that research takes time. Let me know when you have the algae in stock. Ah, no— I'll call you.

[showsnopiety]

[Spunk maybe.]

Of course. For the good of...heroes, a small portion of the population where there are so many that may be suffering.

[No sarcasm. Just very matter of fact.]

But you are correct, it does take time. I'll be waiting for your call.

[yancat]

[ Well, he's not completely heartless. But he also doesn't care enough to elaborate on his views on the matter, so he'll leave it at that. ]

Good. [ And before Caren thinks this call is over— ] I have one last question: what's the most popular item on your menu?

[showsnopiety]

[Yeah, that's for when they know each other. Caren is being...rather snide towards a stranger. She could blame it on feeling rather under the weather herself.]

Ah?

[It catches her off guard, but she goes with it.]

Other then the exclusive teas? There are a couple that are used for high alert, but those are popular among students mostly, here and in Gammon.

But Manatea is quite popular for daily teas, but as the cold season arrives, Safe-tea has been bought with more frequency.

[yancat]

I see. [ So that will be his competition. ] I'll have to pay your shop a visit sometime.

Well, that's all I have to ask, so thank you. Goodbye then.

[ And without waiting for her, he hangs up! ]