Legend of the Tea Master (Chapter 1 - The Festival)

Originally posted on MSPA by BestTeaMaker.

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You should ask the heavy tipper if he'd be interested in helping you buy that 'special' map. Split the cost and such.

I get the impression we'd regret passing it up. At the same time it's more than we can safely afford

Otherwise, ask if the mapmaker will be around again any time soon on the off chance you have enough money to burn in the future.

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Korin>Ask if he will be open tomorrow

The map seller promptly responds to your question.

Map Seller
Yeah, I'll be open. I won't actually be here, since this stand is just for the festival. I'm situated in a small building by the noodle shop near the station. If you're interested in more maps, then come back and hit up my shop.

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Well, it's Zha who needs it really, not us, and he just sent us to do some fetch quest of sorts, and yeah, we're just going to buy the basic.

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Korin>Purchase the map for 40 coins

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You wave goodbye, and then rush back to Zha's Wood Carving stand. As you approach, you see Sang jump around in glee, clutching a discount to Dragon Dumplings. You also slyly notice a large, large pile of failed carvings on the counter. You approach Zha, who sees you in joy.

Zha
Thanks! This'll help me not get lost. I can now find a nice place to get some inspiration for my screenplay.

Korin>Tell Zha about the Crystal Catacombs map

You quickly explain to Zha about the secret map you saw to the Crystal Catacombs and ask if he would be willing to chip in. It'd be interesting to own such a map, you explain to him.

Zha
Hmm, a secret map to a hidden cave of wondrous sights seen by the Avatar himself? Count me in! Tomorrow should be good, as, well, I'm not really doing anything. I'll stop by your tea shop, and we'll go, yeah?

You agree. Sang comes up to you after relishing in her inevitable victory over wooden blocks.

Sang
Hey, Korin. We should head back to the shop now. I think dad's waiting for us to start the demonstration. You ready?

You nod your head. The festival, so far, has been great. But now, it's time for you to return and prepare the true show of the evening. (Well, not really, but, hey!, it's your thing) You wave goodbye to Zha, who promises to stop by Sang's father's shop to see the demonstration.

As you and Sang run off back down the alley, you begin some last minute preparations in your mind. Most importantly, you're thinking about the best way to present this. You have the tea and the technique, and the sweets to go with it. Now you just need to think of something to wow the guests...

Korin>_