[PQ] Gotta pay the bills somehow

FOX

It feels as though no time at all has passed before they're ready for the finishing touches, Fox straightening up and smiling as he takes in the new space; so different from what they'd started out with. "I can take the lights," he says, not feeling all too confident that he'll be able to position the houseplants in places that will actually keep them alive.

So saying, he arranges the lights in small, candlelit jars hanging from the ceiling in little bundles, highlighting an artifact here, a table there. And once he's done, the only thing it feels as thought he shop needs is... well, stock. "If you're in need of someone who knows how to hunt a monster or two, look me up," he adds with a smile. Dragoon guards and monster hunters feel like the makings of a fine adventure for anyone in the guild, he thinks.

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Fox hangs lights!

astra inclinant, sed non obligant

Code blatently stolen from queen of codes, Sky!

Edmund hadn't considered hiring guards before but after a pause he gave Koa and Fox a nod, "Expeditions were always the plan. I'm sure we could use an extra pair of hands or two on some of them. Especially when we head into more dangerous regions." A smile small formed, "Thank you both for the offer." The shop finally came to life as the decorations went up. Koa's choice of artifact placement is wonderful. Old weapons, scrolls, and art are hung strategically to maximize a sense of wonder and perhaps slight intimidation for future patrons. The lights that Fox hung add a soft touch to the shop, a hint of whimsical magic. Light reflected off of artifacts and gave some a near glow. As the others worked, Edmund placed plants. Large, broad, green leaved ones were placed on either side of the door in terra cotta pots to receive light through the stained-glass mural. Smaller, flowering plants of various colors were hung from the ceiling within the light of the windows. They created pops of color and further added to the mixed aesthetic of the shop. Edmund barely refrained from bouncing on his heels as he stepped back to regard the end of their work. His tail betrayed him as it flicked excitedly. He grinned at the other two, "This is incredible. Thank you both so much!" After the two left, Edmund lit a small fire in a bowl on the front desk. Pricking his finger, he dropped some blood into the flames, "For Mother." What was his, belonged to her. It was only right that he offered her something to commemorate this accomplishment. Once the flames died, he removed the bowl and cleaned up the evidence so as not to scare future patrons away. ~ This is the end of the PQ! Thank you both so much! -[FIN] Edmund Reborn In Fire