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Ashur's Intimacy story
20 scenes, 140 lines
1. Part 1
7 lines
Master! How could you open a competing business right next to mine?! You'll drive me out of business!
If this is enough to put you out of business, you never had a chance to begin with...
Oh, come on! You know how things are! How can I compete with you when you're giving away free meals?!
Haven't your profits increased now that those problematic customer visits us instead?
You mean Her Majesty? She comes here, but she also comes to my shop too! The only thing that's changed is that she's just eating more!
I didn't open this place to compete with you... It was for a good cause...
If it's for a good cause, why not give me a cut too? Be honest, how much do you make? Let me get a cut of the street tax...
2. Part 2
7 linesI didn't know you could cook too... Where did you learn it?
I've learned while having to live on my own.
Hmm... yes... You'll definitely learn to cook if you're cooking to feed yourself.
I actually had a bit of professional training.
Really? Could you teach me a bit, then?
I just throw some stuff together.
That explains those things you have on the menu...
3. Part 3
7 linesMaster! Could you give me a discount on the rent for my magic school this month?
Why are you asking me that...?
Well, the building is apparently owned by the Order... Aren't you the actual owner?
I'll kick you out if you don't pay up in full this month.
Please, O Great One... I beg of you... I'll pay double next month, so please... just this once...! *Sob!*
What do I always say to you? Sell baked goods, not magic.
The bakery is just a side hustle... but I guess there's no choice... *Sob...*
4. Part 4
7 linesMaster! I've finally created it! A special magical energy injection that allows even humans to use magic! Roll up your sleeves, quick!
Has it been approved by the FDA?
FD... what? Stop making up weird excuses. If you're scared, it's okay to say you are!
I'm not sure about this. You go first.
I can already use magic, so it won't have any effect! I told you, this only works on humans!
Let her inject you.
Huh? That's weird. Why are you suddenly growing a finger from the top of your head? Hang on, where's the antidote... wait, did I forget to make one?
5. Part 5
7 linesWhat is the purpose of life? Do you think we all have a calling in life?
I don't know about me, but I know what yours is.
Really? Have you received a revelation or something...? I'll punch you if it has anything to do with baked goods.
Life... is rife with things to enjoy. That's all that matters.
Wow, that's a very carefree way to think. Well, I guess you need to live like that sometimes, too.
Do you really need a purpose? Life is always changing anyway.
Ohh, that's a good one. I'll put that on the cover of the book I'm writing.
6. Part 6
7 linesSometimes I don't understand the world we live in. There are so many things that don't make any sense.
I'm glad you're aware of that.
Are you of the same mind as me, Master? Why don't we write a book together?!
What doesn't make any sense?
Like the sheer amount of food Her Majesty's stomach can hold.
It's better to just accept such things rather than question them.
If you forsake curiosity like that, it prevents the growth of knowledge and experience!
7. Part 7
7 linesElves know a lot of things. I just wish they put them to use for good causes.
I think they already put them to good use.
I really don't think they do, though... You didn't really pay attention to what I just said, did you?
Are you jealous of their high-tech equipment? Do you want me to get you something?
Oh, really?! Then please buy me one of those stand mixers!
I'm sure the elves are putting their knowledge to good use in their own way.
From their perspective, right? Well... I guess everyone has different standards for what's good and bad.
8. Part 8
7 linesMaster! Please use the power of your faith to rid the world of magic! Please make everyone flock to my magic school!
How can you run a magic school if there's no magic at all?
Huh? Y-You're right. Then get rid of magic for everyone except me! Waaaaah!!!!
I'm sorry, but I'm not that kind of Master...
How about spiking the food in the banquet hall with poison—I mean medicine? Dosing with some magic suppressant or something?!
It's unbecoming to bring up faith for strictly personal desires.
That's how desperate I am! I gotta pay this month's rent, y'know?!
9. Part 9
7 linesMaster, let me put up some flyers for my magic school in the banquet hall!
No soliciting.
Soliciting?! How can you say that to a diligent sprite who works hard every day!
How much are you going to pay for advertising?
What? You want me to pay? But isn't the banquet hall free? Only the meals are free, you say...? Huh...?
...I won't stop you from handing them out at the entrance.
Thank you! I'll do my best to get new students and pay the rent on time every month!
10. Part 10
7 linesI've created some new flame magic! Check it out!
It's pretty but somewhat plain. The elven fireworks are prettier.
Dang it, I have to compete with elves with this too...?!
This time, you got it right. It looks cool!
Right? This one will sell for sure! Why don't you invest in this business? A loan guarantee would be good too...
You aren't going to set this hall on fire, are you...?
What a terrible thing to say! That's not what my magic is about!
11. Part 11
7 linesWhat do you think magic is, Master? Your perspective might be different, since you're not from here.
Nothing more than a shabby little trick from the sprites.
Ugh... Want to get a taste of this shabby trick?
It seems similar to science, just a little different.
Right? Shall we make our move on the elven city in the name of magical engineering?
To me, magic is like the Weekend Farm.
What...? What are you talking about?
12. Part 12
7 linesAbout that strawberry cake—the outer layer might need less baking... Try turning the temperature down.
Ashur, quit with the unsolicited advice. Soon you'll be a total breadhead.
Ugh. But once I start thinking about it, I can't stop...
If Elias's top baker says so, I'll take your word for it.
Hehehe! That's it... Wait, I'm not a baker, you know that, right?!
I'm making it taste bad on purpose because of Erpin.
Wait, that's a thing? That's such a clever solution.
13. Part 13
7 linesI'm struggling, sure, but not like I need everyone's pity. Hah... these rumors got all messed up.
So, you don't need free food, right?
No, I really am broke. Totally destitute.
Just take this chance to mooch off others and live easy.
My pride as an intellectual... *sob, sob*...
Don't worry, Erpin won't pity you at all.
I wish Her Majesty would take a little pity on me. You should've seen the amount of bread she ate today...
14. Part 14
7 linesMaster, were you ever interested in academics or research? Just curious.
Well, I did as much as anyone else, I guess.
That's the best approach to live a simple, ordinary life.
I was somewhat of an expert in one field.
I thought so. You solve things in a pretty rational way no matter what.
I've never read anything longer than three lines.
Out of respect for the author, don't you think you should read more than just that?
15. Part 15
7 linesI still can't sleep at night because I worry about my career path *Sob*
Just do what you love.
You think so too, Master? So, will you lend me some money?
Do what you're good at.
Why did the world tree give me a talent for baking...
Don't fool yourself into thinking you have the final say.
I'm not trying to see the truth! Just serve me some sugar-coated words.
16. Part 16
7 linesHonestly, wouldn't you say I'm quite sophisticated for a Sprite? I'm up there with you, Master, right?
Yeah, in some aspects you seem smarter than me.
Honestly, it's so comfortable speaking with you.
No, you also got some screws loose somewhere...
What makes you think that of me?! Chasing dreams isn't weird!
Kinda? You're a bit opportunistic and tenacious, though.
Ugh... Would it be an excuse to say reality made me this way?
17. Part 17
7 linesMaster, let me introduce you to an amazing opportunity. You just have to bring three others along with you...
Ashur, that's a pyramid scheme.
Who wouldn't know that? You have to get in early with these things to make money and bail!
Did Sist talk you into this?
How did you know? She said she'd only tell me especially!
By three they come!
Oh? Who are you bringing? Call them quick! Gotta make that money!
18. Part 18
7 linesI did it! I'm going to do a 'magical demonstration' in front of the elves!!
Didn't you not like elves?
That's when they're competitors. Love them as customers, though!
Congrats. If you're off to a good start, you'll do fine from here on.
Right? If I play my cards right, I'll finally be recognized as a pro!
Ashur, congrats on the show. So you're going with spoon bending, huh?
Huh? Show...? Spoon bending? What does that mean?
19. Part 19
7 linesI happened to see an AI robot made by elves. Do you think it's alright to make something like that artificially?
You make things like Golems with magic too.
But those have super low intelligence, you know? But AI is smarter than most sprites!
You're also a being created by the world tree, aren't you?
So you're saying we have the right to create?
The singularity... is near...!
What's that? If it's near, do I not have to make bread anymore?
20. Part 20
7 linesMaster! I asked you to keep Her Majesty from coming to the bakery today!
You know it's impossible to stop Erpin.
But you should have at least tried!
I was sure she fell asleep after playing around all morning.
Her eyes were closed... could she have sleepwalked here?
...The Banquet Hall has already been raided too.
*Sigh* Does the Queen's appetite just leave no space for dreams or hopes?