I have a request pertaining to your coconuts. Or, rather, your ability to conjure all manner of plant life. Now, unfortunately for me, as you well know, my curse doesn't allow me to fully enjoy the, ahem, fruits of your labors, even when mixed as bloodwine or similarly infused cocktails.
However, there are those in Ikorr who are able to enjoy such concoctions. And I was thinking, perhaps, there might be some interest from those vampires for new and exotic flavors.
It is, of course, merely a thought right now. I have no plans, or any idea of their preferences.
[ But it's an excuse to poke around in Ikorr, and perhaps, eventually, make some coin at the same time. ]
I wouldn't have taken you for a blossoming entrepreneur, I must admit, but your idea is an intriguing one. [Or, rather further, he's surprised Astarion has turned his gaze to helping the vampires of Ikorr, specifically. Of course it should make coin, if successful, but... well, that could be all this is about.
Even vampires love coin. It's truly universal.]
If you're only poking about to pique my interest, consider it piqued. I would be amiss if I did not do everything to improve the lives of our native friends. And certain dhampirs we are acquaintances of.
[ It's a relief to hear Jaskier say so, because in spite of his lengthy proposal and the fact that he technically helps run a business (at least the parts that Viktor has no interest in), he was not as confident about any of this as he might've come across. Drinking wine is his wheelhouse, not selling or producing it. ]
Wonderful! You've no idea how glad this makes me.
And of course we must think of them, as well as our dear friend.
[ a pause, because he knows how disingenuous that sentiment might come across from him, especially in 'writing'... ]
I do mean that with all sincerity. He's only been lovely to me since I've been here. Quite the surprise!
[ Given the vampiric culture Astarion came from. ]
Know there is very little I shouldn't do to make you happy, Astarion.
Alucard simply benefits off the side.
Besides, you've come to the right viscount. I once owned a vineyard (I did not work in it), but upon arriving here, I did teach myself the trade. In the Horizon, of course, but I like to think it was as real work as any could be.
[He did not use the Horizon's magic to do anything but produce the seeds. He raked, and hoed, and built trellises, and watered. In some ways, he misses the simplicity of his original domain.]
I'm sure it's equal a surprise to him, based on what stories I've heard. I cannot say I'm not happy you've both met and gotten along. I hold you both in high regard, and it feels like... it makes sense.
[Better get used to it, friend. He's been brought into the Inner Circle.]
As you may imagine, being without work does not sit well with me. So I made work to focus on. If you'd like, I could bring it back. Show you around.
Worry not. He and Geralt also did not... get along. Now they are two of my closest friends, and reasonably civil. Alucard is... sometimes it depends on what day you catch him.
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I have a request pertaining to your coconuts. Or, rather, your ability to conjure all manner of plant life. Now, unfortunately for me, as you well know, my curse doesn't allow me to fully enjoy the, ahem, fruits of your labors, even when mixed as bloodwine or similarly infused cocktails.
However, there are those in Ikorr who are able to enjoy such concoctions. And I was thinking, perhaps, there might be some interest from those vampires for new and exotic flavors.
It is, of course, merely a thought right now. I have no plans, or any idea of their preferences.
[ But it's an excuse to poke around in Ikorr, and perhaps, eventually, make some coin at the same time. ]
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I wouldn't have taken you for a blossoming entrepreneur, I must admit, but your idea is an intriguing one. [Or, rather further, he's surprised Astarion has turned his gaze to helping the vampires of Ikorr, specifically. Of course it should make coin, if successful, but... well, that could be all this is about.
Even vampires love coin. It's truly universal.]
If you're only poking about to pique my interest, consider it piqued. I would be amiss if I did not do everything to improve the lives of our native friends. And certain dhampirs we are acquaintances of.
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Wonderful! You've no idea how glad this makes me.
And of course we must think of them, as well as our dear friend.
[ a pause, because he knows how disingenuous that sentiment might come across from him, especially in 'writing'... ]
I do mean that with all sincerity. He's only been lovely to me since I've been here. Quite the surprise!
[ Given the vampiric culture Astarion came from. ]
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Alucard simply benefits off the side.
Besides, you've come to the right viscount. I once owned a vineyard (I did not work in it), but upon arriving here, I did teach myself the trade. In the Horizon, of course, but I like to think it was as real work as any could be.
[He did not use the Horizon's magic to do anything but produce the seeds. He raked, and hoed, and built trellises, and watered. In some ways, he misses the simplicity of his original domain.]
I'm sure it's equal a surprise to him, based on what stories I've heard. I cannot say I'm not happy you've both met and gotten along. I hold you both in high regard, and it feels like... it makes sense.
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he's getting use to it, though ]
I never thought to use Horizon in that way.
[ Because it's just so easy to make things appear as you want them to. Given his history, Astarion doesn't find the same comfort in toiling. ]
It does, now. Though we didn't exactly get off on the right foot...
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As you may imagine, being without work does not sit well with me. So I made work to focus on. If you'd like, I could bring it back. Show you around.
Worry not. He and Geralt also did not... get along. Now they are two of my closest friends, and reasonably civil. Alucard is... sometimes it depends on what day you catch him.