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"So long as no trouble comes back to me after accepting the funds, I care little for how they are obtained."

"Is that so..." There's something just a little unsettling with his word choice, maybe because it reminds her a little bit of herself. "Two weeks from today ought to be fine for the final payment. Though I must ask, if you make potions of your own as well then do you seek to duplicate mine? You may find it difficult, if so."

❛ Ten thousand... ❜

❛ Of course there are ways to obtain it, though you likely prefer the honest ways, no? ❜

He ignores her comments otherwise, and goes onto elaborate.

❛ I dabble in concoctions myself, though nothing of a romantic nature. So you see, it is very entertaining for me to hear about something like this. ❜ A twinkle in his eye ensued, before he went on to say, ❛ Five thousand now, and I'll 'transfer' the other half later. Shall we set a date for the payments? ❜

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"Fine, I suppose I can tell you since you seem to be neither desperate or hopelessly romantic. I merely brew an herbal tea with food coloring added for extra appeal. Anything else someone does is entirely done on their own. You can make anyone believe something works so long as you have the charisma. You ought to know."

"i ain't doubtin' your craft, doll," yes he is, "but pay first, results after? no samples, or staged display? ya gotta put up offers better than that, this sales pitch is as old as allagan dust! how ya ever made good coin off'a this has got me wonderin'." he would know. he's fallen for a few!

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““Does it ever make you lonely? To love somebody who can’t meet you there?””

— Casey McQuiston, “One Last Stop”

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"Well, why not purchase one for yourself and see if it's really a scam!?"

"Then again, I suppose you have no need of it...what, with having a significant other and all. Though I could make something to strengthen your love instead."

"Right, and my mother respected me." Listen, he's not calling her a scammer, just... a dubious little creature.

"I'm not calling it a scam, but I know someone out there will. And you have yet to answer my question..."

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"Truthfully, I find your idea of amusement concerning. I suppose I only hesitate because you do not seem desperate, only looking to fill...something."

"No, I could not say that I would be entirely inconvenienced at having a handsome man follow me around like a puppy--" but she's getting off-topic.

"--Fine," she clicks her tongue, "Ten thousand dust, surely you can afford as much?"

❛ Now who is the one lacking courage? ❜

❛ I do not find it inconvenient. It is an amusing thing, no? To see what would win, my preferences or your potion. ❜

He looks at her thoughtfully.

❛ Perhaps it is more inconvenient for you instead? ❜

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"Now listen here, I would have you know that I am an excellent alchemist. I can make it taste of anything you want it to! Including your beloved's lips if you so wish! If you doubt me then you only need to make a purchase to see that it is entirely as advertised!" It wouldn't be. Don't listen to her.

"sounds like a gil-farmin' farce, if i've ever heard one! what, have kisses tastin' of rolanberries and roses? c'mon, now, none o' that shite ever works."

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"Clive Rosfield! Are you calling me...a scammer!? I would never prey upon the hearts of hopeless romantics to fill my own pockets!" Yes, she would. She's lying.

"How could you make such hurtful assumptions!?"

"How would a completely harmless love potion even work? I assume you may have some customers calling it a scam..."

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"Anything is possible if you simply believe it to be so. You'd be surprised at the number of potions I have sold in the past."

"Of course, natural love is best, but if someone wished to buy a strange concoction then who am I to turn them away? Besides in the end...it's just an herbal tea. No harm done."

"Those can't possibly work, can they? And besides, people should fall in love naturally - how else could it last?"

pot, kettle, black, etc etc

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"Curiosity, you say? Should you not be more cautious about it actually having a potent effect?"

"Falling in love with a stranger would be very inconvenient, I imagine. Or at least, it should be."

❛ It is curiosity that drives me more than anything else, mademoiselle. ❜

❛ Come, the price? I'll reserve a bottle in advance. ❜

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"Perhaps you'll just have to purchase one and find out for yourself, won't you? If you're brave enough, that is."

Well, he can't help asking more after overhearing that.

❛ And what will happen after drinking it? ❜

❛ Will we fall in love with you? ❜

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"...I wonder if it'd be worth selling love potions again. Completely harmless, you see, and mostly for the desperate. Good coin, however."

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"Making clothing for your pet...he must be well-loved indeed. Ah, and that this is simply a new one? Have you made him numerous outfits in tune with the seasons!? My goodness, the dedication! It inspires me, even. I had no idea you were deft with the thread and needle either, Ambrose! Tell me, have you ever made clothing for people?"

“Oh, I think I’ve got most of my holiday gifts done luckily! Basil is actually my cat, but he usually lets me put him in cute sweaters, so with it being the holidays I thought… it wouldn’t hurt to make a new one.”

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"Well, it's never too early to make a gift for someone. Consider yourself ahead of the game, even--who is Basil, by the way?"

“It’s been too long since I knitted Basil a new sweater. I wonder if I should start on a Christmas one.” No he doesn’t care that it’s not even December yet, and it’s nice because keeps his hands busy when he can’t do much.

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"Do children not enjoy trick-or-treating anymore!? or is it simply my signs pointing to my home and regarding it as haunted are a bit too much? I thought it would be a nice touch!"

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"Because I am a nice adult. That you like a lot." Like may be going a bit too far. "...That you tolerate, may be more apt!"

"I used to live in a house with a bunch of kids. What makes you wanna think I wanna live with adults?" The treehouse was a lawless land..

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"What! You shot it down so instantly! Like it's the worst thing in the world!"

"Not happening. Bye."

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"You'll just have to come live with me now, won't you? Tragic end for your treehouse, however."

"Wait---! NO!! The treehouse is gone?! It was here when I was last here!"