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[neurotoxicity]

[ The video feed initially just shows the entrance to the cemetery at dusk. There's some fluid movement as the camera moves past Grave Concoctions, the local alchemist, and then forward a few steps towards a small strip of somewhat rundown buildings. The camera stops in front of one of the buildings on the far left side and then just zooms up and down on it. There are lights on inside the building and it clearly looks like someone's been inside and cleaned it up. Overall it's small and the outside is in need of a bit of help.

Ivy turns the camera to face her. She's got a thick white scarf wrapped around her neck and a large silver cross can be seen dangling down. ]

I've fixed the inside into what I want for the most part. [ She's to the point, it's common for her when she's got a specific goal in mind. ]

But I need some help for a few other things. I need the outside fixed up, there's some loose brick, and it needs some paint. Inside I need six barstools in black. I don't care about the material, but they have to be black. There were booths in there already, but I want them painted red. [ She's very specific. ] The kitchen is basically just the woodfire oven but that's enough, I don't need much more fixed with that. I've gotten the décor down.

[ Wait she's forgetting something. ] It's going to be a pizzeria. [ Probably should explain that right? ] I also need help with a name. If you have any suggestions, let me know.

[ A pause ] I can pay anyone that's willing to help clean up the outside and do the few other things I mentioned. I might also need some help running the place. I don't need a resume, just proof you're competent.

[ And she just ends things there. Ivy has A+ asking people for help skills. ]

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[bufubulous]

[ Yusuke offered a smile and a polite nod at the introduction, having only been trying to be polite before he knew her name. ]

It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ivy. I’m Yusuke!

[ He wondered what the place she had worked at was like, though… But in that case, he could definitely understand why choosing a good name was important. Something clever and attention grabbing! With just enough humor to put a smile on one’s face when thinking about it! Which was why the teen was a little startled by her response to what he thought were good suggestions.

So apparently, the answer to before would be that he was being serious. ]

No…? What gives you that idea? I thought they were rather clever!

[neurotoxicity]

Nice to meet you.

[ Sort of. Though she can't help but be a bit mystified that he was being serious. They were...interesting. Interesting was the only polite word that existed for those suggestions. ]

Rachel would tell me I need to lighten up. [ And for once her friend from back in her own world wouldn't have been wrong. ]

They were something interesting alright. Now that we've clarified you're serious...got any others?

[bufubulous]

[ Hmm… Clearly this Rachel is a friend of good taste if she could have appreciated a clever pun. Though Yusuke does at least know those who don’t appreciate such clever plays on words. Futaba would have been annoyed, undoubtedly. ]

I am quite! Hmm… Well, I suppose the question I have is what kind of energy you’d like the name to carry? Clearly, I was somewhat off the mark.

[ Too cheesy, he supposes. Be proud that he did not say that out loud. ]

[neurotoxicity]

Mine. [ That's not helpful Ivy. She realizes that. ] Something slightly more serious. [ But then that was also a bit too like what she was trying to get away from. ] But not too serious.

[bufubulous]

More serious, but not too serious. I suppose that means fewer puns. [ Yes, Yusuke. It does. ] I suppose using your name would be somewhat on the nose?

[neurotoxicity]

[ Oh dear. Her eyes narrow slightly and she shakes her head. ] No. Not that. He named his place after himself, I'm not going to do the same. [ She's not egotistical enough to name something Tamwood's or Ivy's. Actually, she doesn't even have half the self-confidence to even consider something like that outside of her more petty reasons. ]

[bufubulous]

[ He can be oblivious at times, but that’s a hint he can definitely take. Not wanting to be compared to someone… He could understand that. ]

I see, then perhaps… [ He hums, tapping his chin lightly. ] Perhaps there’s something that means something to you symbolically that could be used as a name of an establishment?

[neurotoxicity]

Symbolically? [ A thought but...what...? ] I wear a cross but I'm not religious. [ So that doesn't exactly work. ] I like owls. [ What....does that have to do with anything Ivy? ]

[bufubulous]

Hmm… [ He is thinking his hardest! Truly, neither of those do bring to mind potential pizza names… He considered it for another moment or two. ] Perhaps if you keep later hours compared to some establishments, something like ‘Night Owl Pizza?’

[ No, that doesn’t sound elegant at all. ]

[neurotoxicity]

That's...actually not too bad. I'm putting it on the to be considered list.

[bufubulous]

Truly...? [ He’s shocked and pleased! ] I see, well I’m glad I could provide a potentially suitable name.

[neurotoxicity]

If I end up choosing it, I'll give you a discount on your first pizza.

[bufubulous]

That’s rather generous of you. I would just be glad to provide assistance when you needed it. Even if you don’t choose it, I’m sure I would stop by to try a slice.

[ Or maybe pester his friends to going together, a pizza night out for the phantom thieves! Yes, he likes the sounds of that. To support a new business and enjoy pizza with everyone. ]

[neurotoxicity]

Prizes are always a good way to market. [ So if he takes it as anything he can take it as having been just part of her marketing. ] I would hope so. I'll need all the customers I can get.

[bufubulous]

That is true, everyone does love a chance to win something.

[ The comment gets a bright tone in response. ]

Customers are rather important for any business. I can assure you I shall spread the word myself once it’s open! I’m sure plenty will enjoy stopping in. We’re a bit… lacking for more general food establishments.

[neurotoxicity]

And sometimes you need some sort of enticement to come in.

[ And spend their money. ]

Thank you. We are. The Tavern is fine but not somewhere I'd like to go on a date more than once. [ She didn't want to go once. ]

[bufubulous]

Quite right! Though I expect knowing there is a delicious dish to enjoy would also be a good draw for people to stop in.

[ A date, hm…? Yusuke hadn’t the experience, but he could see her point. ]

I see? Having walked by the taverns I admit they don’t seem particularly elegant for a date.

[neurotoxicity]

I have to get customers to come in first to know that the food is delicious.

[ So there needs to be a step one incentive. ]

They weren't. I'd never recommend it.

[bufubulous]

I will keep that in mind should I ever be in such a position to need a location, and old enough to enter.

[ It was not something Yusuke expected would come to pass in this place, but it seemed like decent life advice! ]

[neurotoxicity]

How old are you?

[bufubulous]

Sixteen currently, given the rules for our lodgings here, I presume that also means I wouldn’t be welcome in a tavern either.

[neurotoxicity]

I wouldn't have guessed 16. But you're right, Tavern's probably not the best place for a kid.

[bufubulous]

Is that so? [ Yusuke supposed some might have made the mistake before, given his height and his voice could make him seem older than he was. He wouldn’t call himself a kid, but it also stood to reason that he wasn’t exactly an adult by most standards, so he goes with it. ] But yes, though I am sure it could be an interesting place, I tend to stay clear of it.

[neurotoxicity]

18 would have been the least. [ Even if he did seem a bit...odd he still seemed less like a kid than 16 would make her guess. ] You're very independent. [ She chuckled. ] It's not interesting. Most kids wouldn't be so well-behaved about not going into one though. Whose really going to stop you here? [ Something made her think the guards wouldn't entirely care. ]

[bufubulous]

Hmm… I had never thought that. [ It was interesting information, though. Perhaps it could be useful should they run into a place that required someone to be that old…? It was something to keep in mind, although she did make a good point. ] Perhaps no one would? Especially if they don’t realize I’m as young as I am… I suppose I’ve never had a desire to enter a tavern to have tried, though if I thought I might gain some artistic inspiration while there, it could be worth it.