[b]Renee Terfiel and Lanus Retily[/b]
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[quote]”The main lab is on the south wing, go down that hall there. Can’t miss it, you’ll know by the smell.” Ruecian said, lazily waving them off as they made their way.[/quote]

"Thank you for the information, kind Sir," Lanus replied with a short bow.

"The smell?" Renee raised an eyebrow. She decided not to ask any questions. Perhaps he just meant the usual alchemical spell you would get inside an alchemy lab from all the chemicals laying around.

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After walking for a little bit, the two arrived in front of a peculiar door. It was completely out of place with its lavish surroundings, being covered in strange strains and rusted markings. As Ruecian had stated earlier, a pungent odor had also emanated from the entrance to the room. If one had to describe it: it would be the scent of burnt rubber, mildew, and cigarette smoke. Along with a bit of bourbon.

[i]Hmm? This isn't how an alchemy lab is supposed to smell… Whoever's running this place, they must have not kept the place well. And really, smoking at the job? [/i]Renee thought with a scowl as she rested her hands on her hip.

"Now now, don't be like that, my dear Renee," Lanus chuckled. "It's not our right to criticize the master of the place. Maybe he doesn't run his lab like you do but that doesn't mean you get to say it to his face."

"I'm not going to say it to his face," Renee retorted, glaring at her boyfriend.

"Really now? Knowing you, you inevitably would." He smiled. "So please, just hold that sharp tongue of yours back."

Lanus was the one to open the door. And what he found behind was indeed something Renee would find quite… unorthodox, to say the least. One side of the room did have the look of a traditional lab, tables covered in beakers and test tubes. They contained various liquids and viscous substances, some being heated and chilled. The other side, however, was revealed by an ajar garage door. This part of the room contained numerous types of machines and gadgets scattered around everywhere. Along with them were countless cigar buds and a few bear cans. 

[i]What the… why… why is it combined into one room like this?! [/i]Renee shouted in her mind as her mouth hung open.

Lanus was the first to notice the tan-skinned older man in the corner of the room. With his usual confidence, he made his way to him, only to stop when the device he was tinkering with blew up in his face.

[quote]”Eh? Oh, you kids must be the new guys! Name’s Johannes, what can I do for ya?”[/quote]

"Greetings, good Sir." Lanus gave his usual bow. "I am Lanus Retily and the beautiful fae girl over there is my ladyfriend, Renee Terfiel. We're asking if we can purchase some of your supplies. Renee there is an alchemist and she can use some ingredients that you may have."

Lanus then walked over to Renee and put his hand on her shoulder. "Well, it's your turn now," he whispered. "Tell the good man what you require."

Renee, now snapped out of her thoughts, turned to face the old man. "Y-yes, I would like to see if you have any transmutation liquid with you available. Failing that, I can also do with some Transhomn berries and Milkuree roots." She, of course, was capable of synthesizing the liquid herself, as long as she had the raw materials.

As he spoke, she eyed him up and down in an inquisitive, almost judgmental way. Clearly, he was the owner and caretaker of the place. He didn't seem to look like an alchemist though. He belonged more inside that garage with his machinery.