Problem? [Voice]

[dork_of_keys]

[There's a rustle that sounds like he's walking though leaves or something like that. It continues for a moment, then stops before Sora speaks up, keeping his voice low.]

So, uh... I found one of the stones from the fountain. It was in the crane game, of all places. The problem, though...

[He trails off. Does he sound embarrassed? Ashamed? Like he's trying not to get caught for some reason? Most likely. He grumbles something unintelligible under his breath before going on.]

Problem is, I cheated at the game to get it. In fairness, it wasn't my idea. The operator didn't realize it right away. I was halfway back to the house when he did realize it and came after me and, well he--

[The pause is more abrupt this time. After a tense moment, he lets out what sounds like a very relieved sigh.]

He's either insane or just. That. Pissed off. That I cheated at the game. I wouldn't have done it if we didn't need this stone to solve that puzzle though... So, uh... help? Anyone think they can reason with him?

[The recording ends here, but not before catching Sora muttering under his breath more, cursing his luck.]

Comments

[mediocrespells]

Maybe offer to pay for a few tries at the game to make up for it?

[dork_of_keys]

Part of the reason I cheated is that I'm kind of broke...

I'm wondering if he'd even take it, though. I overheard the other shop keeper bragging about zapping a guy to death over shoplifting. He's either full of it and trying to discourage theft or he actually did it. If he did, I don't want to kind out the hard way that the crane game guy is just as nuts...

[mediocrespells]

...Oh dear.

[dork_of_keys]

I suppose it could be worse.

[mediocrespells]

...True but, you didn't have to say it.

[dork_of_keys]

Clearly. As soon as I did, I heard a twig snap behind me. It wasn't the shop keeper, but...

[Why yes, he did jump about four feet, why do you ask?]

[mediocrespells]

...Maybe you should come inside. I'll talk to the shopkeeper if he follows you.

[ She's almost considering trying to get her way by crying at the guy. >.>;; ]

[dork_of_keys]

... All right.

[He toyed with it himself already, but he's really kind of worried about what the guy might be capable of...]

[mediocrespells]

Don't worry. If he won't let it go maybe we can try to dig up an acceptable trade.

[ Because they obviously weren't going to give the stone back. They needed it. ]

[dork_of_keys]

I suppose.

[Obviously.]

[aperfectmonster.livejournal.com]

Hn. I am sure I could reason with him. The masamune can be very persuasive, at times.

[dork_of_keys]

I don't think that'll be necessary...

[aperfectmonster.livejournal.com]

[Sephiroth smirks. Whether it is necessary does not actually matter to him.]

It has been some time since I tested my... powers of persuasion. I may seek this person out regardless.