Video; I got transported to another world and now my hands are poison?!

[sharpjustice]

[Mayaka places the Grumpearl on the bare floor of her newly acquired accommodations. To anyone tuning in, they'll see that this angle has created a fisheye effect, blowing up the lower part of her white Sneasel body and shrinking her head.]

Um... hello? This is Mayaka. I got here a few days ago and I'm a new member of the Lum Berry Guild.

[She speaks tentatively, assuming that the pearl is working. This reminds her of class introductions on the first day of school.]

Does anyone here know how to deal with these? [She waves her claws at the Grumpearl, trying to show the purple tint covering them -- a naturally-occurring venom Hisuian Sneasels produce.]

I poisoned someone - accidentally of course - and I don't want that to happen again! [The strict tone she uses seems to be directed at herself.]

[As Mayaka waits for a response, she looks around her tiny bedroom. It's sparse now, but she's been itching to set up a space to draw again. She hasn't picked up a pen since she landed here.]

... And also, if anyone knows where to get paper and pens, that would be nice too.

[This is a softer request, as if she'd be okay if no one heard. It's not obvious that she's asking about art materials, right? She doesn't even know if she has enough allowance to afford it after spending on basic necessities. Maybe it's pointless to ask.]

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[dunchies]

[ That gets a sheepish smile out of him. Some things don't change. ]

So even in your world, food is still expensive. That's too bad. [ Money management for the dungeons is a real talent, and one he doesn't quite have naturally, but he completely understands the need to prioritize. ] We don't really have anything that sour where I'm from! Mostly just... tart, I think?

[ Close enough, he supposes. But that next question is too easy. His tail starts to wag behind him. ]

Cheesecake is my favorite though. Custards are pretty good too, and luckily they have both here!

[sharpjustice]

[Nothing sour?! He's really missing out. Mayaka can't help but wonder if there's something she can make here that'll give Laois an idea of what she means.]

That sounds soooo nice. I saw all the cakes and sweets in town but... I hardly have enough pocket money for it.

[Deja vu, much? As a new Lum Berry member, the guild has given her enough to guarantee her basic necessities, and Mayaka is far too responsible to go and splurge the remainder on a sweet treat that seems exorbitant compared to the dry goods from the market. Even though she really wants to.]

[dunchies]

[ His ears perk all the way up. Even if she's just being responsible, his big brother instincts can't just let this slide either. ]

I know Lum gives out some kind of allowance, but the great thing about here is you don't really need money. You can get a lot from favors or even bartering! [ Or be like him and ride off of Ribombee's favoritism around town. ] Was there any specific ones you wanted to try last time?

(╥ ω ╥) cute...

[sharpjustice]

I can do that? [Mayaka instantly brightens at this new piece of information.]

The gingerbread cookies looked nice, and the cheesecake too! Could you show me how to barter for them, Laois-san? [She asks him for guidance without hesitating. Having grown up in a cash-first society, the idea of bartering is completely foreign to her.]

he cannot help himself form being big bro!

[dunchies]

Yeah, and not just for snacks either! You can get whole meals or even accessories sometimes if you want. [ His tail is wagging pretty strongly now. ] It's pretty easy too once you get used to it, so I can show you how to get started.

[ In his excitement, he's failing to warn her that he's far from the expert in that area. Somewhere in the universe, Chilchuck must be shaking his head. ]

Just let me know next time you're shopping in town! I can meet up with you.