Transaction 002 [Audio]

[bespectacledsnake]

Tell me, Hadriel, I am curious. Are there any artists here? 

I will admit I am not an artist myself, but I do consider myself a collector and you see I'd like to...well, let us say... update this house a little bit. 

[Watch out, Newt, he's decorating.] 

If you are interested I am certain we could find some arrangement by way of payment.

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[completelycrazy]

[bespectacledsnake]

You and I both know I have no idea what that is.

[But he can take an educated guess based on Newt's personality that it is his dismay at the prospect of the house being changed]

You have no need to worry, Newton. If you dislike any of the changes you will, as owner of the house, have final say. And none of your things will be disturbed.

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[completelycrazy]

[You just had to be a buzzkill, didn't you, Sem???]

Oh, come on. You know damn well what it means! You just said—what are you planning to do to the house, anyway? You gotta at least, like, run this stuff by me, dude.

[bespectacledsnake]

[Semiyon's voice is his ever calm, ever laid back tone]

At worst I plan to hang up a couple paintings, Newton. Is this so bad?

[completelycrazy]

[It's not, but, well. May as well argue about it. The lab was too quiet today, and he needs to finish feeding his menagerie before he can relax for the evening. This is a fine thing to do while he tosses chunks of fish to the salamanders.]

It's not about what you're planning to do, it's about me finding out through a public network post. You should tell me what's up.

[It's a flimsy argument, but it's an argument nonetheless.]

Paintings of what?

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[am_i_a_monster]

What kind of art are you interested in?

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[abyssalarcana]

i might oblige you with some calligraphy if youre interested

not my usual but it could be fun to create

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[wantsnudes]

I am a painter. I can show you a sample of my works, but what manner of payment did you have in mind in return...?

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[sneaklizard]

Can't say much about myself, but I got a bud who's really good at making stuff out of wood.

[bespectacledsnake]

[For the moment he decides to forgo responding via network. He knows for a fact that Newt is just in the next room so he simply get up and lightly pads down the hall towards the monster room.

When he gets there he leans against the doorframe with a playful expression]

You know, Newton...there are much more fun things we could be doing than arguing

[Intent meaningful gaze]

After all, you must be tired from all your lab work. Let me massage your shoulders....

[bespectacledsnake]

I am very eclectic. So I was curious to see why styles the artists here might have.

[bespectacledsnake]

I would be very interested.

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[bespectacledsnake]

Well payment is to be negotiated with each individual artist as I imagined they'd be interested in different things. Would there be any payment in particular you'd have in mind?

[bespectacledsnake]

Well I'd definitely appreciate talking to them. Do they sculpt in wood as well?

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[wantsnudes]

If you have any means of procuring more art supplies for me than might be readily found around the city, I would be very grateful.

[bespectacledsnake]

I would have to do some research, but this could potentially be arranged. What is it you have managed to find so far and what is it you would need?

[abyssalarcana]

lets discuss over drinks then. i have ideas for payment

[wantsnudes]

I've compiled a detailed list of both, if you would like to see them. Most of what I've been able to scavenge has been poor in both quality and quantity, so whatever art I can produce now is only a mere shadow of the resources I had at home.

[He sends two text attachments. The list of what he has is a modest array of paints, brushes, sketchbooks and a few canvases; the list of what he needs is longer and more detailed by far.]

...However, if you're unable to find any of these things, I don't mind simply giving you a painting. To have my art appreciated for its own sake is reward enough.

[am_i_a_monster]

I draw. Mostly pencil sketches. I like to use charcoals and organic heavy paper, when I can find it.

[bespectacledsnake]

And what is it that you sketch, young lady?

[bespectacledsnake]

I am sure you do.

[A playful tone]

Just tell me the when and wear, Caedra, and I will be there.

[bespectacledsnake]

You have a very generous spirit

[He says in regard to the last comment before turning his attention to the lists he's been sent]

Perhaps you would honor me with one of your paintings for the time being while I see what can be done by way of getting you better materials?

[abyssalarcana]

have yet to steal a bottle for myself so speakeasy it is. come by tonight?

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[hasitsthorns]

Sorry, I'm only a musician. I can't paint to save my life.

[sneaklizard]

Yeah! He's really good at that. And making furniture.

His name's Magnus. Have you met him? Big guy, carries around an axe, sideburns?