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[how_i_tease]

[ The device takes some getting used to. Golems were so much easier to operate, and he's never been good with even basic technology. But he's figured it out, in time, and now he's staring into the screen with a mildly hopeful expression. ]

Not...that I'm not still curious about how this all works, but I could really use a cigarette. So where do we

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[tsuridasu]

[The oiran is, as usually, leisurely flipping through the Fansuwoth's posts, so she's lounging very much a la icon.]

Cigarettes? Those may be a bit hard to find, but I would recommend the more Western houses for such a thing. But you may find it easier to try the Japanese pipe. I prefer the kiseru anyways.

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[how_i_tease]

Eh, pipes you can't just toss away after.

[ You can tell by the lazy droop of those eyelids that Tyki is not a creature to expend effort he doesn't have to. ]

...tch'. Doesn't look like things get much more 'Western' than here, either.

[tsuridasu]

I would think that would be a plus. [She smiles lightly] But I would try the Youfuu household. That is where foreigners tend to go. I believe they own a gambling parlor as well.

[how_i_tease]

I'm aware.

[ He shifts, tilting the device to show off the very Western-styled background behind him. Looks like Youfuu is where he's at, currently. ]

[tsuridasu]

Ahh, another from Youfuu. There are quite a few of you compared to the other households, it seems.

[She chuckles behind her sleeve] Then you'll likely have to work hard before you get your cigarettes.

[how_i_tease]

They mentioned work.

[ He frowns lightly, head tilting slightly to one side. He isn't sure how long he's been laid up, or how long it'll take for a decision to be reached... ]

Something about a contract. I don't know. It's not like it really matters. I'm here now, and they took my cigarettes. Solve one problem at a time.

[tsuridasu]

An admirable attitude. But yes, you'll be working for your household so that perhaps your wish may be fulfilled. We're not really sure if that's true or not, though.

[how_i_tease]

Lot of things I wouldn't mind finding answers to.

[ He gives the bracelet he's currently cuffed with a significant look. Never let it be said that Tyki understands subtlety. ]

You mentioned there being more in my house than in others. There a reason for that? Or did I just luck out and get the fun house?

[ Dryly ]

[tsuridasu]

As would many. But unfortunately they would rather not tell us such things.

[She starts to prepare her pipe] Ahh, you seemed to have just lucked out. There are quite a few foreigners here, is all.

[how_i_tease]

If they're just plucking up anyone willing to wish, that's not surprising, is it?

[tsuridasu]

Not at all. Still, it would be nice to have some idea if those promises have any value. People have left, but we of course do not know if they've left with their wishes granted and their debts paid.

[how_i_tease]

If I were guessing, I'd say yes. Not necessarily out of optimism, either.

[tsuridasu]

Then out of what?

[how_i_tease]

Experience.

[tsuridasu]

Hm. How lucky it is that experience is the only thing I would believe in.

[how_i_tease]

Aren't you going to ask what sort of experience lead me to that conclusions?