It's almost like christmas...?

[cray]

[It was the dead of night before anyone had seen Cray move, and perhaps most people didn't. During the past days he'd overheard some people in need of things, things he was capable of providing. Though they had turned down his assisstance to his face he was a determined bastard.]

[Ted would find outside his room door a new bow and quiver, and Minin would find outside hers a set of various small air compressors. He of course risked their fury and getting his gifts thrown back in his face, but he didn't let that sway him, he was determined to prove that he wasn't a deranged psychopath who wanted to kill everyone. He just wanted to be seen as a person.]

[Also anyone else he might have overheard requesting something eh was capable of making (Alchemy items, including potions and poisons, pretty much all forms of weapons and ammo or parts) he would have dropped them off a gift too. He made those sorts of things in bulk for a living before so making a handful was no problem. Also do feel free to catch him in the act of dropping off your gift.]

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[aloof_savant]

[ Leaving Agnes' room at the inn after a late-night study session, he notices Cray's high jinks but decides to wait a few moments before speaking up. What a strange man! ]

A little early for gift giving season, is it not?

[cray]

[He jumped a little, not expecting anyone!]

Uh. I guess. Not like I have much else to do with myself though. I just hope these people appreciate it.

[aloof_savant]

You don't say... though, I should let you know that Minen is out of town with Hervey for now. Would you like me to pass on whatever it is that you left there?

[cray]

[Dammit. Well at least Caesar was around.]

Oh right. Uh yes, please. I left a set of small air compressors at her door... Just...don't say it's from me. I'm sure she hates me.

[aloof_savant]

Heh. Who does she like?

[ He looks around to see what else he has left at people's doors. ]

But, where did you get all the money and materials to make all these, I wonder? Both of you came here with nothing, yet Minen has to travel across the country despite being here longer. Hmm... [ Always the details. ]

[cray]

[He supposed it was odd that he could show up with nothing and suddenly produce high quality weapons, but he had done the same in Kooluk all those years ago after fleeing Scarlet Moon.]

Oh, that was easy. I used to be a very successful arms dealer in the past. Again I started with nothing but the clothes on my back. I know how to concoct various antidotes and poisons using fairly common herbs, so that's how I started. I also know how to find and hunt some fairly rare creatures, I used to live in a forest...

The rest is easy, buy the right materials and you're good to go. I figured if I was capable of making a functioning arm I could make other things, seems I found my calling in weapons...


[Honestly, multi-talented was too small a word for this guy.]

[aloof_savant]

I see...

[ Caesar cringes slightly, not so much at the sketchy story but at the thought of having to actually do so much work. He is, after all, lazy at his core. Speaking of which, he's incredibly sleepy but also wishes to extend this chat longer. ]

I'm actually on my way out. Care to walk with me?

[cray]

[He gave a small smile at the offer. It sure made a difference to have someone be even semi friendly.]

Sure.

[aloof_savant]

[ Pleased to hear the response, he starts walking ahead. Truth is, he's been meaning to talk to Cray alone for a while. There's a short moment of silence as they're walking before Caesar opens the dialogue again. ]

How would you say your stay at Budehuc has been so far?

[novilunium]

[ Being a creature of the night, Sierra's curiosity is caught when she sees this man dropping off items at such a peculiar hour. ]

Are you some sort of secret admirer or stalker?

[cray]

[He stopped and looked for the source of the voice, seeing her. He rolled his eyes at the comment.]

Psh no. More like bored.

[novilunium]

How funny. Bored people at this hour tend to do other things as opposed to dropping off mystery items.

[cray]

[Sure, he'd like to to 'other' things. But 'other' things just weren't possible for him.]

Oh how I wish I could partake. Sadly I'll have to make do with playing Santa.

[novilunium]

And why exactly can you not partake in other activities?

[cray]

[He gave the dumbest, dorkiest grin yet.]

No willing participants.

[novilunium]

I am sure you humans can pay for that sort of thing.

[cray]

Oh please. I'm more dignified than that.

[charming_chiketsu]

[Don't mind me randomly standing behind you.]

Hm. Did the local blacksmith hire a new delivery boy?

[cray]

[Just about craps himself. He had no idea she was there!]

What the?! oh!... Uh no. I made these myself... Geez don't sneak up on people like that woman...

[charming_chiketsu]

[A little amused at the reaction.]

And here I was thinking you were incapable of fear. Then again, you are human. Tee hee...

But anyway, you made all these little toys by yourself? What surprising ingenuity.

[cray]

Oh quite the contrary... Fear is useful.

[He smiled, oh finally someone who didn't think he was just out on a murderous rampage.]

Thanks. I've been making things like that for years...

[charming_chiketsu]

I should have expected such from a former arms dealer.

Why make these?

[cray]

Some people needed them. There's no one around here that makes them so why not?

[charming_chiketsu]

[Looked at one of the items Cray left in front of the door. Being ever the small business woman, she pondered something..]

If you have the knack for making these, why not open shop?

[cray]

I thought about it. The only problem is it would require me to stay here surrounded by people that hate me. Not good for buisiness.