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[crisisrain]

[For almost a month now there's been one little thing digging away at the back of Raven's mind, courtesy of a lovely well-endowed Krityan. But this is the first chance he's honestly had the time to sit down and think about it, and what better way than to pester the public for information!]

Hey! Give an old man a hand. Anyone else here heard the rumours of the 'phantom hot springs' out there in those mountains?

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[crisisrain]

Depends what formed the pit of mud. Could've been a hot spring in the past, which means there'd be some hot water ta tap into somewhere!

[herotypical]

And you've...what--got hot spring experience or something? Expert Hot Spring Builder?

[crisisrain]

I worked at a hot spring once I 'spose, didn't hurt ta ask some questions while I was there.

[herotypical]

What--wait, really? People can actually work at hot springs? Aren't they just supposed to be natural wonders that you occasionally stumble across and take advantage of in a more...unofficial capacity?

[crisisrain]

No, no. Uh yah see, back where I'm from this place called Yumanju converted a natural hot spring into a spa resort. Apparently it got good business, despite bein' overpriced.

[herotypical]

Did you at least get a sweet employee discount?

[crisisrain]

They gave us a lifetime pass!

[herotypical]

Wait--but what if you quit? Do you still get it?

[crisisrain]

Oh I don't work at the hot springs. We were fillin' in when they were tight on staff, so they paid us with the passes.

[herotypical]

Well...that was generous of them.

[crisisrain]

It costs 100,000 gald a visit, a lifetime pass is pretty good payment if ya ask me.

[herotypical]

I think we're at a currency issue. Do you know how much that is in dollars?

[crisisrain]

Hard ta say really, I get about 3000-5000 gald a job. So 100,000 is a big hole in my pocket. It ain't cheap thats fer sure.

[herotypical]

Must be pretty high on the luxury scale, then.

[crisisrain]

Yeah, I'd be surprised if many nobles can afford it. But either way! A price worth payin' ta see a nak...

Ta see the lovely hot springs...

[herotypical]

[She lets that one slide. For now.]

So you really think one of these spring things is here, in Luceti?

[crisisrain]

Sure hope so. I could do with somethin' to occupy my boredom.

[herotypical]

Go read a book?

[Teasing, teasing!]

[crisisrain]

Or I could go back to flirtin' with every woman I happen ta pass.

See, settin' my mind on buildin' something isn't all that bad an idea now is it?

[herotypical]

I'll wager you'll find the hot springs and still continue to get your flirtation on.

[crisisrain]

I am kinda predictable aren't I? Either way, not like I'd be there at the hot springs all the time. I'd probably just go up there ta take care of 'em every now and then.

[herotypical]

Don't you think the place might benefit from remaining secret? I mean, if everyone knows about it and everyone goes? Kinda spoils the romantic atmosphere.

[crisisrain]

I don't think people are gonna be all too willin' ta treck up into the mountains. It should remain quiet for the most part.

[herotypical]

If you happen to locate this mysterious spot before the fourteenth...could you gimme a shout?

[crisisrain]

Sure I could find it before then, but settin' up a place would take a good three or four weeks.