voice; un: ushiromiya

[entreats]

[ There's only a voice feed without video to go along with it - but even without her face being visible, the edge of fatigue to Ange's voice is pretty obvious. Aside from that, her voice is pretty much the usual same monotone-- just with that little extra to it. ]

In case anyone came to the apothecary often-- Claude obviously isn't here anymore to run it. I have all of his notes, so I figure I might as well run it. I mean, at this point I'm apparently here until the heat death of the universe while I have to watch everyone I care about disappear, so might as well, right.

[ Sorry, the apothecary now apparently comes with a Hot Topic attitude. At least it explains where the fatigue in the girl's voice might be coming from. ]

So stop by while I undergo my own special kind of torture in this place, I guess. There's a lot to go through and figure out, so if you had some sort of special deal with Claude, make sure to let me know. Or I might find it somewhere in his notes in three months or so, so letting me know is likely faster.

[ It sounds like she might be looking at all of it right now, in fact. There's the sound of slight paper rustling in the background. ]

Or let me know if you can help with this. I haven't exactly done any of this apothecary business stuff before. I mean, Claude clearly didn't even consider the optics of leaving a place like this to a witch. That's just stereotyping, you know? So rude.

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[conflictresolution]

It's been my occupation for many years, so it's my job to think of things that others do not. Given our current situation, it seemed prudent to make quick assessments and act to distribute or preserve accordingly.

Resource management is something of a passion project.

[entreats]

Our current situation.

That's right. That's the entire reason I'm even taking over Claude's work in the first place. This place sucks so bad, we at least need a resource like this one. It's one of the only things we have going for us here.

[conflictresolution]

It is, which means that it must be managed appropriately and carefully. We have no idea how long this place will test us with resource depravation.

I encourage you to accept my offer, but ultimately, the decision is yours

[But he's still affected by the wish seed, so not taking it could mean he burns everything to the ground in a crazed fit of rage.]

[entreats]

I'll think about it. Everything is kind of a mess right now.

[ In the sense that she has a lot to catch up on from Claude's notes, yes, but also just.. this place in general.

Not that it's ever not a mess. But it's a mess in a pretty personal way to Ange right now - she's just bad at expressing that, especially in public. ]

I have a lot to think about.

[conflictresolution]

Indeed, we have lost some of the pillars of your community. If you require assistance sorting his files and notes, I am also available for such assistance.

[Silco was, after all, the world's best bookkeeper, and he was keen to show his organizational skills on the matter. It could also provide worthwhile information and insight.]

Reach out for whatever you require. My door is open.

[entreats]

[ Dang, Silco. There's so many skills on display here. In fact-- ]

At this point, is there anything you can't do?

[conflictresolution]

I am a pitiful combatant. It balances out I am certain.

[entreats]

It's pretty easy to make up for that with a gun or something.

Unless you're also a terrible shot.

[conflictresolution]

I prefer to leave such actions to my daughter.

[entreats]

I guess that works too, as long as you have someone who's willing to go that far to protect you.

Must be nice.

[conflictresolution]

Unfortunately I rely on others for much of my physical wellbeing and in exchange, I provide them my protection and influence.

If it would be nice, I would consider extending the courtesy to you.