"Now now, this is a valuable piece of merchandise. After all, how many pieces of jewelry like this are actually enchanted, much less with anything so useful?"
[Kairi narrows her eyes, but not in anger. No, she seems speculative. She's gonna try something, and Sora will get a trickle of curiosity and daring from her.]
I won't deny it seems useful, but it's not like we're living in a desert. It's basically just a step up from a bucket and a water pump. How about- [And Kairi names a much more reasonable price.] Instead?
[The naga woman responds with a satisfied grin and shakes her head.]
"Oh no no dearie. I'm afraid you're quite undervaluing it. Desert, no, but what if you find yourself stuck out in the wilderness with no safe sources of water? It happens, you know, and that little trinket can save you from it for-"
[She names a price that's still far too steep, but much better than the first one. Kairi grins and radiates satisfaction. The bargaining is on!]
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[Kairi narrows her eyes, but not in anger. No, she seems speculative. She's gonna try something, and Sora will get a trickle of curiosity and daring from her.]
I won't deny it seems useful, but it's not like we're living in a desert. It's basically just a step up from a bucket and a water pump. How about- [And Kairi names a much more reasonable price.] Instead?
[The naga woman responds with a satisfied grin and shakes her head.]
"Oh no no dearie. I'm afraid you're quite undervaluing it. Desert, no, but what if you find yourself stuck out in the wilderness with no safe sources of water? It happens, you know, and that little trinket can save you from it for-"
[She names a price that's still far too steep, but much better than the first one. Kairi grins and radiates satisfaction. The bargaining is on!]