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Trixie's lucky day? (Aka +1 unicorn XD)

That right there sure would be a unicorn with a bright azure blue coat and cornflower blue mane, trotting right out of nowhere into the forum. The thing that she's pulling, looks like a combination of a cart, storefront and small house behind her... It's not a huge wagon by any means, but one gets the feeling that there is more to it than a first glance would have you believe...

Trixie decreased her speed from a canter, to a trot, and finally a full stop as she looked around the area with a puzzled, but also surprised, look on her face. "Hmmm... Well, this is new..." It didn't take her long to spot what she thought had to be the ugliest sign she'd ever seen, and shortly there after, the 'Welcome to the Nexus' brochure. "Nexus?"

Floating the pamphlet over using magic, she started to read it, and looked quite intrigued by the information. "Interesting... I wonder..."

Clearing her throat, she looked around and asked "Could anyone please tell me what the local currency here is?" She paused and considered things a moment. "Also, do I need a permit to sell items here?"

Well, why not? It's not like she had any urgent business anywhere, any chance to for her to gain knowledge, new items and perhaps sell some of her wares, it would be stupidity of the highest order to let an opportunity like this pass her by.

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((Before I tag in: Ver's got a truth-sensing curse stuck in her that she can't turn off. She knows when people are lying and she can see through illusions; she doesn't know what the truth is or have psychic powers. More details here. If you'd rather not deal, that's cool, I know she's not for everyone.))

Another merchant? Intriguing. Ravari wanders over, trying not to look too curious about this new person. A pony who does her own business. Will the wonders of the Multiverse never cease?

"The currency is varied and depends on the people involved in the transaction, friend. Barter is often more accepted, but small baubles, gems and coins of good metal, are often accepted as well."

"The local currency," purrs a thin man in a fine suit, leaning lightly on a silver-headed ebony cane, "is whatever you can persuade someone holds value." Strolling closer, he adds, "no permits are needed, thankfully--trade at your leisure."

((Schön appears human to mortal senses, but there's a bit more going on there, to those with an awareness of magic. I'm not sure how aware of ambient magic Trixie is.))

((Go right ahead <3. Trixie will be very interested in her ability if it ever comes up tbh. lol
If you're familiar with My Little Pony at all, just be aware that this Trixie is sort of a mirror AU. She tries to be as honest with others as she can be, but often downplays her own accomplishments. I'll do my best to try and remember to point out when she's downplaying her accomplishments and such. Almost her entire journal is an info dump on her... so uh, feel free to poke me on pm if you need something explained or clarified, because tldr mode hits me hard sometimes.))

Trixie is a bit startled to see a bipedal cat, she steps back out of reflex, but quickly comes to her senses and has the good grace to look a bit embarrassed by her reaction. She's quick to try and act as if noting startled her, as it wasn't polite to stare at someone because they looked different.

"Ah, thank you. That makes things so much more convenient for me, since I much prefer to trade when I can." She gives the feline a look over, not intending to be rude, but rather obvious in her curiosity.

"I do apologize for staring..." Trixie quickly realized she was being somewhat rude, but she just had to know. "... Would you mind telling me what your species is? I don't believe I've ever seen your like on Equestria..."

((Thank you! I'm not super familiar, but with a name like Trixie... or Verity... well.))

"Currency is whatever you're willing to accept." The answer comes from a pink-haired woman watching from nearby. It comes at a slight delay, because the 616 had a lot of weird shit, but talking ponies... not so much. Also not unicorns, those got hunted to extinction. (Asgardians are not great environmental stewards.)

"There's not much of a government here, so permits aren't really an issue. You uh... need a hand with that?"

The first thing that popped into her head when she saw the... person addressing her, was that he was something that seemed to match, at least in appearance, the stories she'd heard of 'humans'... the magic though... This Nexus anomaly was seemingly very interesting indeed...

"So more or less a barter system then... Thank you, that is good to know."

((I'd say she's very in tune with, and aware of magic around her. She might not know what it is, but she'd be able to notice most magic that hasn't been disguised or was purposefully hidden from detection.
Ie, if there is magic on a coat to keep someone warm, she'd be able to tell that there's magic on it, maybe that it has something to do with temperature, but little else without some study. She creates enchanted items, among other things, so she's had a lot of practice. XD))

Ravari's used to the staring. It's no better back in Skyrim, it's barely better in Cyrodiil. She hasn't been home in so long, she's forgotten what it's like to not be a stranger in a strange land.

"Many are surprised to see me. I take no offense," she assures Trixie. "I am Khajiit, from a world called Tamriel. We have none of your kind there either, so this is a delightful discovery for us both, hmm?"

((Np. :3 Canon Trixie is a showboater, a braggart, a liar and at times a real jerk. I pretty much reversed most of her traits and gave her the power the canon version would have loved to have... but this Trixie is too humble to brag most of the time. XD))

"So barter then?" She smiles "That I can work with. It's so much easier when I don't need to worry about trying to exchange things." The whole cluster buck that was her trip to the Gryphon lands... that she was in no hurry to repeat.

"I suppose if there is no government, there is no one enforcing quality control either?" She sighs and mutters "Must remember to check all transactions twice then..." She didn't want to be taken advantage of, nor did she want to take advantage of someone else.

The offer of a hand had her blink a couple of times. "Hand?... Oh! No, it's quite alright. I'm more than capable of setting things up myself." If anything, she could almost do it in her sleep. "Sorry. I'm not used to dealing with bipedal creatures..." While there were a few around Equestria, Trixie had only encountered them once or twice, and none were humans.

"... Actually, have you been around here long? I would be curious as to where you think might be a good place for me to set up shop for a time..."

Trixie can't help but chuckle. "I think most people here will be a surprise for me..." She gives Ravari a head bob, as she is unable to 'curtsy' properly while still being hitched to her wagon. "I am a Unicorn from the world of Equestria, and I find myself agreeing with you. This is a wonderful discovery indeed."

"My name is Trixie, it is lovely to meet you."

((Ah, sounds neat. :D))

"That is the other side of the issue, yeah. You're on your own when it comes to making sure you're getting what you think you're getting. But what's considered valuable can change drastically, so, I wouldn't worry about comparing prices too much." It's all so subjective. Figuring out who's taking advantage of who can be, well, tricky.

She shrugs a bit at the decline; she's not surprised, but she wanted to be nice. "Oh? Well, there's a lot of us around here. I'm sure you'll get used to it soon. I've been here for the better part of a year. Where you set up depends on a couple things. How long you're planning to stay, and what you're selling. There are markets where you can set up a stall in the commercial district, and shops if you want a permanent place. Or if it's just a day or two usually people don't mind if you set up around the forum here."

"It was much the same when I first arrived. The people here are so different than in my world. But, ah, I have grown fond of this place."

She gives a bow and a smile with her introduction. "I am Daro'Ravari. Ravari to my friends, which I hope we shall be. I too am a merchant who sometimes sells my wares here, so I must admit, I am most curious as to what you have brought."

"You're quite welcome," he replies genially, strolling a few steps closer. "Might I ask what it is that you sell? I have something of an interest in commerce, myself. Schön W. Freund, pleased to meet you."

((Schön is a fae soul in a human body, an eminently magical being whose magic relies on passion, creativity, and imagination to exist. Petty banalities are literal poison to him, or would be outside the antiviolence field. His cane is, in actuality, a staff in which he has invested considerable magic as well, and he carries a number of magic items on him at any given time, including a bag of holding sewn into the inside pocket of his suit jacket.))

(( :D Oh, before I forget... Would Verity's truth ability be an internal or external magic? ie attached to her internally and low key, or does it... flow off of her to give her feedback like sonar? I'm trying to figure out if Trixie could sense it or not... If it's the latter and you don't want her to be able to sense it, it's easy enough to explain away why Trixie can't sense/identify it.))

"It's not the prices I worry about, more the quality and that what I'm trading for is what they say it is. I don't want to buy what is supposed to be a berry cake, only to find the inside is made of wood..."

It was nice of her to offer, but with the amount of inventory she had, it was just easier for Trixie to do it herself... Though she might ask her to give opinions on what heights to set things at later. "I probably will get used to this fairly quickly, though I don't believe that I'll be setting up a permanent shop. I enjoy wandering and discovering new magics too much."

She pauses to consider things a moment. "Is there a dirt lot or park that needs some greenery, landscaping and care? It would make me feel better if I could 'pay' something for use of the space..." Natural spaces made her feel better, plus she could 'ground' her magic and grow herbs without worrying about wrecking someone's land or such... Plus paying it 'forward' by leaving the space better than it was, it made her feel good.

((Well, it's from a magic ring she swallowed as a baby that absorbed into her, so... honestly? Not a fucking clue. :P She's free to sense it if you'd like, but it's probably not super strong.))

"Ah, that's fair. Some of the forgeries around here are really quite good. People who sell false goods in the marketplaces get ratted out by the other merchants pretty quick, so unless you're one of the first couple customers, it shouldn't be a problem. We're sort of a self-policing community sometimes." Ver's had a hard time articulating what's wrong with some of the fakes she's seen, and that's after knowing for absolute fact that there's something wrong with them.

But a forgery that good is a kind of art in and of itself, in her opinion.

"Yeah, exploring is a lot of fun. And with your setup here it should be pretty easy for you."

She hums thoughtfully at the question and takes a moment to think about it. "There's a few vacant lots I can think of, yeah. You're a gardener? I love gardens, but I grew up in a city so mine have always been in pots."

"This place seems to hold no end of surprises and opportunities... If I am to believe the pamphlet at least." At the mention of hopefully being friends, Trixie gets the biggest smile on her face. "I do hope we can be friends as well." ~~((Because friendship is magic /ducks rotten fruit))~~

"I do custom enchanting and also have a very large variety of items, potions, ingredients, plants, cloth..." Pausing a moment she amends "I think I'll be leaving the potions packed until I can determine if they are safe for more than Equestria natives... Causing someone harm because something is unsafe for a different species, is not something I'd want to do..."

"I have found the pamphlet to be quite an honest appraisal of the situation," she offers as assurance. ~~Friendship is the best Khajiit magic!~~

"Ah, a wizard as well as a merchant? My people are not so skilled at the magic arts, but alchemy is one we know well. It is wise to be cautious in introducing new ingredients and potions to people who are unprepared for them. I might be able to help you test your potions, and can offer some of my own in exchange for you to test as well?"

She gives him a bob of the head, which is the most she can do while hitched to her wagon at the moment, otherwise she would have curtsied as was considered proper. Since he was using full manners, she responds in kind. "My name is Patricia Lulamoon, though I much prefer to be called Trixie. It is a pleasure to meet you."

The topic of her wares has her ears perking a bit, curious to find out what new things she may find here.

"I sell a wide variety of items, potions and ingredients, along with custom enchanting of items and such. I'll admit, at some point my parents joked I might have been part dragon at my propensity to collect items and books." She pauses "Hmmm... I do believe I'll leave the potions out of my sales until I know if it is safe to share them..."

((Hmmm... She'll likely equate him to Discord or Celestia then. Lots of power, too much for her to try and analyze, but not anything to be too wary of... as long as she doesn't annoy/anger him at least?))

((He's not in their weight class anymore. His home reality has run very short on magic, and while the noble fae once sculpted reality to their whim, they now skulk on the edges of society and mooch imagination from the few mortals who haven't been ground down by the crapsack world in which they live. He's got a big bag of tricks, and is good for maybe two or three big spells of his own, but he mostly gets by on careful deployment of magic items and bartered favors.))

"Trixie it is, then," he agrees genially, sweeping his hat from his head and hanging it atop his cane, which he leaves standing on its own as he steps toward a more conversational distance. The tip of the cane scrapes quietly against the ground as it follows him, a couple paces distant.

"Ah! A few of my favorite things. I should be very interested indeed to peruse your stock--as well as to ask what you might be looking for in life."

((Hmmm... then Trixie is likely to equate her to an 'earth pony'. Internal, localized magic, that's not uncommon in Equestria... Not that her thought is really correct, but from the knowledge she has at the moment, it's what seems likely. :P ))

"I may have to try and continue my work on a small truth ward, or something of that ilk. My normal anti theft ward is good, but not suited for purposeful deception. It just keeps my items from being taken without payment..."

At the mention of gardening, Trixie shakes her head a little. "No, well, not really. I study magic, enchanting and potions... It's one of many skills I've picked up so that I can keep my ingredient stocks up and to avoid getting ripped off. Plus an impure sample of a herb in a potion could have not only unwanted, but dangerous and even deadly side affects... If the impurity doesn't spoil the potion or makes it explode first... I do not want to be responsible for a disaster."

Shaking her head a bit to clear the bad thoughts from her mind, she can't help but ask. "Would you mind showing me around to a few of these lots? I'd like to find somewhere to set up camp so I don't have to haul my wagon around everywhere." She could easily keep hauling her wagon without pain or discomfort, but it was annoying when you wanted to look at things.

((Sounds fair. She's very grounded.))

"It's a terrible thing to see too much truth," she warns, and something in her tone... she knows it too well. She takes a breath before giving her head a little shake and focusing on Trixie again. "An anti-theft ward would be popular. Real estate isn't exactly expensive, but it can be hard to defend your claim sometimes."

She knows all too well that magic is real, so the list of abilities and potential problems is taken as a matter of course. But magic is rare where she's from, rare enough that it still impresses her. "Magic? Neat. I've learned a little bit, just fragments really, while I've been here. Maybe we can trade tips sometime."

The request gets a nod. "Sure. How big an area are you thinking? Like... the size of that building, or bigger, like the size of this plaza?" It would help to know where to start.

"Wizard, enchantress, potions maker, scholar, alchemist... glorified bag maker... Whatever you wish to call me, I've tried to avoid studying too much on only one branch of magic. There are so many ways to weave things together that sometimes the scholars miss the simple explanations right in front of their noses. I've tried to avoid that trap..." And she looks a touch embarrassed as she realizes that she's rambling.

"I would very much welcome the assistance with testing potions, as well as a trade of information. I normally only create simple and common potions, because I am well aware that it is not my strong point... but I would be more than willing to offer copies of some of the more complicated potions recipes that I have."

She might consider it rambling, but Ravari's clearly interested. Just look at her tail sway. Khajiit are terrible at hiding their feelings, so always invite them to poker night. "That seems a wise way to view the subject. It is good to have many perspectives, I believe, and to have those who can bring them together as well."

This deal keeps getting better and better. "That would be most kind. I have collected many recipes in my travels, and would be pleased to share them with you as well. I have also found some use with some of the plants native to this place. I propose we share our discoveries on that subject with each other whenever we have the chance."

((He might not be there in power levels, but... his magic is complex, intricate, the hints of power that still hold clues. There's a lot of detail in what he 'could' do, so it muddies the water, so to speak. She can't tell if he's holding back his power or not, only that he has 'complexity' to his magic. She'd be a finger print, he's a 4 page maze with 'corridors' just as small... Just because his 'maze' is low powered at the moment, it doesn't mean that it can't be 'turned on high'...if that makes sense at all? Sorry, I'm rambling a bit.))

"If I'm honest? I'm already content with my life..." She chuckles "I mean I'm always looking for new spells, items, knowledge and so on, but it's the surprise, the adventure. Every new discovery is something to look forward to." She smiles lightly "Now if you were wondering what I'd like as barter... There are so many new things here, I'm sure there's no shortage of things I would accept in a trade."

In the case of enchanted items, most of the time she's just happy being allowed to study them for a time and return them. It's not about amassing piles of wealth to her... it's the discovery.

((That is actually a fantastic metaphor and I applaud you for it. Wow, that's a great comparison.))

"Mm, modest ambition can be a fine thing," he observes, in tones of agreement. "As for surprise, adventure, new magic and knowledge, you are assuredly in the right place. I'd be delighted to peruse your books, when time allows."

He'd be quite happy to lend some of his rarer items for study--it's like bartering them as payment, only he gets them back at the end. What's not to like?

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