[center] [h3][color=f49ac2]Hina [/color] & [b] Pisco[/b][/h3] [/center] Hina took another sip of her own drink, smacked it back down on the table, trying to look tough - which was hard for such a small framed and frail looking girl. Her self-confidence more than made up for that, though. [color=f49ac2]"Are you doing trying to compete with old gramps here in his own establishment? That's in poor taste!"[/color] she said, in a joking manner, while pointing to the Innkeeper James. [color=f49ac2]"In all seriousness though...I don't really do alcohol. And even if I did, I couldn't compete with both an Inn AND a Guild Hall...could I? I'd be stuck with that merch for weeks!"[/color] [b]"But these venues are small as they're contained within this town. Since you will eventually leave, I'd like to sell them to you much like I have done before to other merchants that have passed through. In fact, I'd tell you my wares are of a sufficient quality that I have some repeat costumers as well!."[/b] The man said to her. In the back of his mind he knew the great game of negotiations has begun. He only wondered if he could get her to comply as she seemed quite unwillling to do so. He then added, [b]"Also you still haven't answered my prior question regarding your tastes."[/b] [color=f49ac2]"Dark."[/color] she said, raising her buck to his. [color=f49ac2]"Ale is best when it actually tastes something!"[/color] She took another great sip, which emptied her cup and she slid it back towards the Innkeeper, with a thanks. [color=f49ac2]"So... If your ale is actually as good as you say, then maybe I could resell it. Maybe. That being said, is it attached to a name? And how many barrels and gold pieces are we talking about?"[/color] The man then paid for her drink, ordering his own coffee milk stout. Due to the ingredients it was extremely dark brown looking like molasses. It also had a satisfying foam to it that lingered. However, unlike molasses the taste for it wasn't super sweet. There was a hint of the bitterness from the dark roast and coffee added to it, but the lactose added balanced it from being excessively bitter and added a very smooth mouthfeel to that rich taste of it, He offered it to her with an aura of confidence. [b]"I can offer you a barrel or two. Or if it would be easier perhaps a handful of bottles if you're not feeling sold on it. As for name? Do you mean me or the brew itself? Name's Pisco and for this well, I'm not too good at names. I've been calling it 'Morning time delight' due to that toasted dark flavor and coffee. But really, I call it Coffee Milk stout recipe #32."[/b] Hina took the buck and gave it a taste, taking a long time to taste the flavor and really feel the different ingredients. It was a far cry from your usual village Ale, that much was certain. For that fact alone, people might pay a good price to have a try at something different. [color=f49ac2]"It's not bad...I can give you that."[/color] She handed the drink back to him, almost spilling it in the process. [color=f49ac2]"However I'm not paying in gold for it. How about...a trade? We can exchange products, yes? I can take two barrels and provide with with goods at a better rate. We'd both sell them at a profit. You are a merchant, after all - you travel, yes?"[/color] Pisco stifled a laugh when she assumed he was a merchant. [b]"I'm a brewer. Although this is not to say I haven't traveled over the world. I'm just a person that drifted into this town and settled. Although if you managed to have something worth using in my brewing, I would be up for considering a trade of goods over selling for money. Also, if you enjoyed this beer, would you be interesting in sampling my other beers?"[/b] Hina legitimately looked surprised at learning he was a brewer - as if it had not have been clear up until now. [color=f49ac2]"Oh ! In which case, a trade of products can't do, Hmm... well. I can't very well travel with a broken cart and with the festival coming, I don't think I will be moving anytime soon either. If I bought you your stock now, I'd sell it at the Festival and do you competition. Tell you what; Give me one of your barrel, and I'll add a good word about your products to my contacts coming into town for the festival and help you sell your products. You give me 25% of the incredible profits you made thanks to my amazing mercantile skills, and I have a barrel of your product to sell at the next town over. Sounds like a sweet deal to me! What say you?"[/color] She told him with one of the biggest, most assured smile the man might have ever seen. He was amused at the woman's energy. But there was an issue, and that was her broken wagon. He took a pause and thought over it. Eventually he responded, [b]"Seems like a deal. But let's wait until you get your wagon fixed before I give you my products as I don't want them to languish in the wait. Also, if you need it, I can point you out to someone who could help. One more thing, welcome to the village miss, I hope you can enjoy your stay."[/b] [color=f49ac2]"I'm not a hurry to leave, but I'd appreciate that. I just need to make sure those letters leave as soon as possible."[/color] She said, standing up with a hop. [color=f49ac2]"So...who would be this person that can help me, then?"[/color] Despite her frail look, Hina managed to grab her very large bag of belongings and hoist it onto her back, ready to leave. [b]"I believe there's a blacksmith by the name of Kaze.'[/b] The man said to her. [b]"Perhaps he can help with your broken wagon. Anyway if you wish for more beers or wine you can find me at this address."[/b] He said as he gave wrote down the information on a napkin. Hina made sure to thank Pisco for all of the information and the beer he paid for her, mentioning that she owed him one. After also thanking James, and leaving him her letters, Hina left in order to find this Kaze.