033 - Video

[samantha_grey]

[One of these days, Samantha meant to do one of these addresses somewhere outside of her lab. But, at this point, it had become a security blanket. Part of her was just used to doing something with her hands, and right then she was going over a series of notes she'd acquired from Sophie. A beaker was bubbling, and there was something dark green in it. In the background a stone humanoid shape could be seen.]

Some of you know Draco and Castiel aren't with us anymore. Since they and Euri disappeared, Asclepius is still open, though I'm going to leave to Sophie any announcements she's got on how things will be running over there. But, in the meantime, Pinch of Sage is going to be one of the only potions shops in town. There's still apothecaries among the natives... but at the same time I seem to have inherited several new recipes. Sleeping draughts are still pretty popular, go fig. If you used to buy something from one of those shops, I can probably make it now, but stocks are getting limited. I've rebuilt my greenhouse two times since I got here, and I've had it reinforced, so I can grow a few of the magical herbs, but my stock from Utgard's almost dry, so I can only make what I can grow or get from Alfheim.

[She snorted a little sardonic laugh at that. A link was put into the updated potions list available at Pinch. Just below them are the Prices.]

Oh... and since we're all getting back on our feet from having this place remind us how close we are to the final battles... take what the Doctor says to heart. [Her eyes hardened and she frowned.] This isn't over until you're dead. I'll keep brewing this crap to help you guys until the bitter end, and I'm not one to give up even when I should. I am going to stand over that cold-hearted witch's ashes and laugh before they ship us home. Mark my words.

Comments

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

Until Sophie's settled at Asclepius, I'll have to trouble you for the medics' potions, I think.

[His voice is quiet; they've lost a lot of good Travellers lately.]

I used to help Draco brew sometimes--just let me know if you'd like some help, if you and Sophie are busy.

[Video]

[samantha_grey]

I'm not sure if Sophie's going to be around. I'll hire native help if she goes full time over to Asclepius. In the meantime, I wouldn't say no to an extra set of hands now and again. It'd let us keep up for one.

The stock really is limited. That's the bigger problem. I've cut back on most of the 'funny' stuff and stuck to the things people can actually use. [She coughed once.] I did, however, manage to get my paws on Castiel's blood recovery potion. I'm growing the herb for that specifically.

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

That should be useful, at least. Even if we can't use it too often.

Have you asked anyone with Growth to help with the herbs? Some of them have been helping me with supplies for the soup kitchen.

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[samantha_grey]

Damage Drainers... really could get a lot of use out of it, if they're careful. It's pricy, but worth it.

Yeah. I asked Ellie to after the last time. Hired someone to reinforce the stupid thing so it didn't crumble this time. Growth won't grow magic herbs, but it saved me the trouble of spending as much time watching the natural ones so I could focus on the special stock.

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

[He pauses, a little surprised. He hadn't known that, about the herbs.]

They can't? I suppose that makes sense, if they have magical properties.

voice

[ka_sera_sera]

I may have learned enough from Castiel to keep his shop open, long as I can keep finding supplies for his potions. I'm not skilled enough at it to come up with anything new, but you need not worry about replacing what he used to make, if it's going to stretch out your stocks.

Voice

[samantha_grey]

Thank Oghma...

[The relief in her voice is obvious. She hadn't known Castiel had a pupil or backup in his shop. She smiled and nodded.]

As long as you don't mind the competition, I will continue to produce his blood recovery potion. The more we have when the enemy hits, the better. However, I'm also going to cultivate that herb as much as I can, so if you guys want any help with getting the herbs more cheaply, let me know.

Right now, if Asclepius and you guys can stay open, it means that we've got more suppliers before the last fight. Nobody's getting over worked.

Re: Voice

[ka_sera_sera]

I'm not looking to make sales so much as keep Asgard supplied - competition's the least of my worries. I wouldn't mind some hints as to how to cultivate some of those herbs, though. Gardening never was a specialty of mine, but it's probably best if there're a few different places growing what we need.

[Never know what form the next disaster's going to take, after all.]

Voice

[samantha_grey]

Stop by my shop sometime in the next week. I'll give you the run-down on the six I'm keeping up. They're... picky, but you can keep a small stock up, and another greenhouse in town means we don't have to rely as much on Alfheim.

You, sir, just made my day.

[Video]

[granddevil]

Strong words, Samantha.

I hope you can stand tall, indeed.

[Video]

[samantha_grey]

I don't really care if I'm on my knees snickering at her. A win's a win. I'll take quite a few different sorts of wins.

[Video]

[granddevil]

No fear?

[Video]

[samantha_grey]

Only fools or the mad feel no fear. I simply won't let it stop me. I've literally clawed my way out of worse places in my life.

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[discrepant]

[Sam will be receiving this message late at night as Soushi no longer sleeps during the evening hours any longer.]

It's wonderful to hear you're still open for business, Grey-san. Many have returned to their original world after the recent events, it would seem. Congratulations in outliving the other shop owners.

[Soushi didn't care much for the names Sam had spoken as he didn't know them. At the very least, he still had one person to rely on, he supposes.]

Other than surviving and helping the masses, do you have other plans in mind? [He might or might not be asking if there will be another dangerous mission in the future.]

Text

[samantha_grey]

[She read it over, catching the implied meaning and nodding. It was good to have at least a couple people still here who knew, in case things went badly down the road.]

I don't think it's something to be congratulated for. I'd rather have them back, even if Euri was an idiot sometimes. But, don't worry about that.

Right now, I'm working on supplying the medical corps. I'll let you know as soon as I get any big plans I could use a couple good, strong hands to help out with. For now, it's just mixing potions.

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[discrepant]

Understood. I'll remain on stand by until further notice. [Yup. He will just wait for the next big mission as he was beginning to grow restless as of late. For many reasons.

For a moment, Soushi will check the list of potions, realizing just how many there were to choose from. He knew they worked, but he had no interest in any of them. Instead, he had a request. Now, the next step was: how to go around to asking over it?]

I understand you're quite limited when it comes to number of ingredients on the potions you sell, but may I ask you a question, Grey-san? [And to make certain she knew the subject he wishes to speak of, in the likelihood he feels uncomfortable or uneasy over it.] It's about your demonic side.

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[samantha_grey]

Of course, though you should know I don't drink the tea much anymore. Loki grafted runes to my spine. They handle the problem in a different way.

But what did you want to know?

[video]

[fuckingwolverine]

[Lilly is going to completely ignore 99.9% of everything in this video and focus in on Sam's appearance. She points to Sam's image on the bracelet display.]

Troll?

[video]

[samantha_grey]

Troll?!? [She snickered and laughed a little, shaking her head.] No, not a troll. The ones we have here have gray skin, but I know one of them pretty well.

I'm a ... well, a half demon.

[video]

[fuckingwolverine]

Haffdeemin.

[New species name! Cool.]

Horns.

Re: [video]

[samantha_grey]

Yep. Horns and a tail. Used to have wings too, but... well that's a long story. [she shrugged and rubbed at her back in memory.] Just call me Samantha.

[Video]

[comeonthensexy]

[ He gives a casual two-finger salute. ]

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Re: [Video]

[samantha_grey]

Hey, it's better you say this than me. I don't have a real good knack for giving people rousing speeches.

[Video]

[comeonthensexy]

That's okay. Not all of us have to.

Re: [Video]

[samantha_grey]

Long as the job gets done, it doesn't really matter who did it.