Raleigh's Magic Shop

[Raleigh]

*Sitting behind the counter Raleigh seems to be watching tv.* Well while I wait for customers I think I'll just watch this. Who knew Cirno was the Great Freeze the Sailor Senshi were worried about? Hehehe. Way to wipe out the outside world Yukari. *Eats some popcorn while watching.*

[AmbushCat]

*Callista pokes her head inside the shop, hearing a familiar name, then scowls.*

Callista: What was that you were saying about the gap hag?

*perched on the counter, watching the TV as well* Now this is some quality stuff.

[Raleigh]

I know right? *Turns to Callista.* I was congratulating an alternate timeline version of herself that wiped out the outside world by sending Cirno through the barrier. Seems little Cirno had been growing up and well viola eventual crystal tokyo timeline. It was almost as interesting as the one where the whole end of the civilization was caused by humanity having to forsake the surface due to Nyx appearing. Seems that boy that had Death put into him didn't manage to stop everything in that one.

[AmbushCat]

Callista: *rolls her eyes* Who knew fairies could be so destructive?

Boss, depending on how you look at it, one of my instructors was a fairy.

Callista: *steps fully into the shop* I know, I know... just been having a bad time with Yukari recently, that's all. *sighs* Well, as long as I'm here I may as well get some shopping in. How've things been with you, Raleigh?

[Raleigh]

Ah you know the usual. I'm exploring a dead land event/alterworld incursion, trying to set up another orphanage, selling the usual magical items, keeping some minions in line, participating in a contest, running a cafe, visiting the beach, exploring a world, escaping certain death at the gallows, and so on. And all of that was just this morning. How about yourself?

[AmbushCat]

Callista: Nothing as impressive as that. Sat through a weapons test, spent seven cents on some kitchen accessories and carpeting for this hotel I bought, purchased some school supplies... *snarls angrily* ...had part of my sweater ripped off and "I Love Himitsu" tattooed on my back... *calms down* But yeah. Are there any specials going on, or is everything full price today?

[Raleigh]

We have a few deals on wands, daggers, rings, and various kinds of magical text books. Magic computers, some packs, shoes and those textbooks are also tax free this weekend. Might I ask why someone gave you that tattoo? Isn't it bad enough you're his sister?

[AmbushCat]

Callista: *snarls again* I've had two pranksters on my case recently. One of them's Eebon's evil twin, who you probably know about already.
*The shopfreak walks towards where the daggers are kept as she speaks, during which time the wide hole in the back of her sweater and the tattoo are both visible.*
The other's Yukari "Gap Hag" Yakumo; I ran her down en route to your hat shop's Spamville outlet, and she's been more or less toying with me ever since.

*Ambush Cat slaps a paw over his mouth to muffle his laughter.*

[Raleigh]

You know I have a minion in town that runs a tattoo parlor. I'm sure she could remove that for you. Also, please watch the hag comments. You really don't want to rile her up more do you and you know how women respond to being called a hag? I'm sure you've seen Rei's responses to it enough to be aware of how dangerous that could be.

[AmbushCat]

Callista: *examines a dagger with a ruby-shaded blade* Ch. As long as I don't call her anything while she's awake, it's not that big a deal. Besides, I already have a vampire on my case for a prank Elk pulled a year or so ago. What's a portal-abusing youkai, more or less?

*Ambush reaches into his mouth, searching for something.*

[Raleigh]

That depends on how ready you are to handle the abstract conceptual gaps she might use to harass you. That and how much road sign you want in your diet. I've heard she is capable of crossing the border from what is possible to what isn't and the like so it could get fun.

[AmbushCat]

Callista: Abstract conceptual gaps, huh...?

*pulls a card out of his mouth, looking it over* Kind of like what I do, but worse.

Callista: ...Then I guess I have little alternative but to accept that challenge, hm? *still looking over the weapon she was holding*

*shrugs and turns to Raleigh* Well, while she's undergoing her delusions, I did a bit of dimension-hopping recently and came across this. *hands him the card he was holding* Let me know if you have trouble reading the text on it.

[Raleigh]

Oh ho, nice card. *Reads it over.* I likes. Where did you find this?

Liking that dagger there, Callista? It's a shard of old ruby eyes that gives it that gleam.

[AmbushCat]

I found it in this one reality where Pegasus lurked in both of the 'villes for a while. *laughs* When the cards were released, you could cut the shock in the room with a knife.

Callista: *curious* Ruby eyes as in... the mazoku?

[Raleigh]

I can imagine. You'll have to show me so I can watch the reactions later.

Yeppers. I think I have something made of some other ruby eyed creatures too but that is a shard of old Shabby. Lots of magical energy runs through the edge of that blade. By the way Yukari's power is actually boundaries rather than gaps. If you plan to fight her expect it to be hard to hit