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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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[harrythelizard]

It looks great.

[And if his smile is any indication, he means that.]

I can't wait to try your pizza. It comes highly recommended, you know, by you. [And that grin broadens somewhat.]

What about "Pie in the Sky"?

[neurotoxicity]

Haven't you had my pizza before?

[ She can't quite remember. There's been a lot that's happened in this place. ]

Pie in the Sky is the best you can come up with?

[harrythelizard]

Yeah, I did, at the potluck, but I figure a restaurant might be a little different.

And no, it was a start, though, right?

[He frowns, thoughtful.]

I don't know, Ivy. I'm not the best at naming things. My business is just my name. Maybe something like that?

[neurotoxicity]

Different how? [ Is he trying to insult her previous pizza? ]

No. That's too similar to his.

[harrythelizard]

Uh...varied? I'm just looking forward to trying more of your food.

[How has this gone wrong? Search your feelings, Harry.]

Okay...what kind of place are you looking for? Not...something silly, I'm getting.

[neurotoxicity]

I'm not that good of a cook.

[ She makes pizza and curry. That's about it. ]

Not too silly, not too serious, not my name.

[harrythelizard]

I bet your pizza's fine.

[Harry has a wood-burning stove and rarely cooks more than heated canned spaghetti on it, and that's not even cooking.]

Well, you're down by the cemetery and the apothecary, right? What about...Graveside Pizzeria?

[neurotoxicity]

Only fine. [ He can't win. Unless he does something super big.

Hmmmm....she's thinking about this one hard. ]

I'll put that in the to be considered list. [ ...there actually is a list. ]

[harrythelizard]

Anything I say at this point is a trap.

[He may not be a smart man, but he's not a complete idiot.]

There's a 'considered' list.

[neurotoxicity]

Of course. Why wouldn't there be? There's a few categories.

[harrythelizard]

What categories on the list?

[neurotoxicity]

No, never ask them for advice, to consider, and yes.

[harrythelizard]

And...which list am I on?

[neurotoxicity]

You're not on any. Your ideas are on both the 'no' and the 'to consider' list.

[harrythelizard]

Hey, 50/50's not bad.

[neurotoxicity]

You're a take what you can get type aren't you?

[harrythelizard]

Hey, it's a choice. It means you're never disappointed.

[neurotoxicity]

[ She scoffs. ] If you say so.