12-23-2019, 04:53 PM
[font=trebuchet ms]Rin had heard about Straw kicking off the festival.
Truthfully, Elysium could've canceled it. It was her idea, after all, and it had become apparent in the past few days that her ideas could be horribly out of touch with reality. Provided that they notified Tanglewood and the Halls of Hiraeth before anyone arrived, the other groups could deal with any disappointment they might have felt.
That said, if they were going through with the festival anyway, and Lemy at least was feeling up to running a stall, there was no reason for Rin not to set up shop. She had advertised the cartography shop to at least one of the groups, after all, and a little thing like nearly being choked to death was no excuse to break her word. Furthermore, if any of the more aggressive groups happened to attend, it would be best for them to see that Rin wouldn't take her injuries lying down.
She had placed her herb supplies in a side room, and locked it for good measure. Maps had been set up around the house, some pinned up with thumbtacks, others rolled up on the sides. Some maps featured the entire landmass, labeled with either political boundaries or geographical landmarks. Others showed only the uncharted territories- she might have labeled the Halls of Hiraeth if she had had a chance to visit the territory itself. She had a general idea of where it was, but it didn't make sense to label its boundaries if she couldn't place them exactly. Some tables had also been set up with writing utensils, pieces of blank paper, shells and other small tokens to use as markers, thumbtacks, and similar odds and ends for the use of an aspiring cartographer.
As she wasn't entirely sure what sort of goods the visitors would bring to barter, there was no point in labeling prices at the moment. She expected to see plants, food, and trinkets for the most part, but no matter what they brought, it was best to be flexible and take it in stride. Opening the door and setting out a sign that read "Cartography shop here" in black inked letters, Rin heaved a sigh. Maybe no one would show. Maps weren't especially interesting unless you were an explorer or a cartographer yourself.
If anyone did show up, though, she'd be ready. Sitting by the entrance, Rin gazed out at the streets. The sky was clear for now, but she wouldn't be surprised if it snowed later.
Truthfully, Elysium could've canceled it. It was her idea, after all, and it had become apparent in the past few days that her ideas could be horribly out of touch with reality. Provided that they notified Tanglewood and the Halls of Hiraeth before anyone arrived, the other groups could deal with any disappointment they might have felt.
That said, if they were going through with the festival anyway, and Lemy at least was feeling up to running a stall, there was no reason for Rin not to set up shop. She had advertised the cartography shop to at least one of the groups, after all, and a little thing like nearly being choked to death was no excuse to break her word. Furthermore, if any of the more aggressive groups happened to attend, it would be best for them to see that Rin wouldn't take her injuries lying down.
She had placed her herb supplies in a side room, and locked it for good measure. Maps had been set up around the house, some pinned up with thumbtacks, others rolled up on the sides. Some maps featured the entire landmass, labeled with either political boundaries or geographical landmarks. Others showed only the uncharted territories- she might have labeled the Halls of Hiraeth if she had had a chance to visit the territory itself. She had a general idea of where it was, but it didn't make sense to label its boundaries if she couldn't place them exactly. Some tables had also been set up with writing utensils, pieces of blank paper, shells and other small tokens to use as markers, thumbtacks, and similar odds and ends for the use of an aspiring cartographer.
As she wasn't entirely sure what sort of goods the visitors would bring to barter, there was no point in labeling prices at the moment. She expected to see plants, food, and trinkets for the most part, but no matter what they brought, it was best to be flexible and take it in stride. Opening the door and setting out a sign that read "Cartography shop here" in black inked letters, Rin heaved a sigh. Maybe no one would show. Maps weren't especially interesting unless you were an explorer or a cartographer yourself.
If anyone did show up, though, she'd be ready. Sitting by the entrance, Rin gazed out at the streets. The sky was clear for now, but she wouldn't be surprised if it snowed later.
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