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Sender ID: octoblot (Azul Ashengrotto)

To: Everyone

Subject: Advertising for Ghoul's Moon/Halloween, also as always hiring for the Mostro Lounge

Warnings: ... Halloween Capitalism?? In all seriousness nothing yet but will add if something comes up.

[Today, Azul Ashengrotto appears on camera: however, he is not dressed in his usual business suit and tie. Instead, his outfit has been completely swapped out for a pitch black suit with a different style as he grins, teeth appearing a little sharper than usual.]

Hello everyone, this is Azul Ashengrotto speaking! In the unlikely event that someone out there still doesn't know of me by now, I'm a mage capable of crafting potions and spells, among various other unique skills to grant the wishes of any unfortunate souls in pain or need. I am also the proprietor of the Mostro Lounge, a place where anyone can come and relax, or take part in various forms of games and entertainment.

[He gives a bow to the camera before he straightens up again to continue speaking.]

Given the nature of the season approaching, I would like to announce that for the next month, the Mostro Lounge will be offering a new menu catering for not only those seeking something with an autumn atmosphere, but in order to celebrate this being the month of Halloween--or ah, "Ghoul's Moon" as it is called here: where I come from, this particular holiday is regarded very highly during this time of year, and so naturally I wish to do everything I can to honor it here.

[He moves the camera now to give a sweeping gesture of the Lounge: the night club aesthetic now has very noticeable Halloween decorations in place--orange and black banners strung up around the walls, pumpkins with candles inside serving as mood lighting on the tables, and so on.]

There will be new sweets, especially a few pumpkin flavored treats added to our regular menu, as well as a special discount on a pumpkin spice tea and coffee blend of my own making that was around for a limited time last year, so please don't miss your opportunity to try it again now before it is gone. As for activities that will be taking place, our usual board games on offer are still available, but we will also be putting together special events throughout the month for attendees, such as a night dedicated to dancing, or for the opportunity to try a game involving some potions with some mild temporary effects to play around with. There will also be an opportunity for guests and employees to use the stage for sharing any stories with an audience that they feel is best fitting for inspiring a fright, but more importantly...

[Azul steps up onto the stage himself now, and then, with a grand flourish of his cane, his outfit changes to an entirely different costume, resembling that of something similar to a mummy perhaps as he adjusts his hat.]

The Mostro Lounge will be hosting a special costume contest for anyone feeling bold enough to come up with an outfit to wear and enter with! This is your opportunity to show off your skills in providing chills and screams, as we will be judging a winner based on who can come up with the scariest appearance for this contest! The winner will be receiving not only a special beneficiary prize for their continued patronage to the Mostro Lounge, but will be given the opportunity to have one request of their choosing granted for free by yours truly! And as a reminder, in case you have forgotten, I have quite the skillset as a mage here, so this can be any type of request, even if it is something that normally requires the use of my magic and alchemical skills.

[A beat, before he adjusts his glasses.]

... Within reason, of course. Any wish that I am to grant cannot be anything that would bring some kind of harm to others.

[Azul clears his throat and moves on, turning about with a flourish of white ribbons as he bows once more to the camera.]

And of course, as always, I am hiring anyone looking for work. I would appreciate any offers for helping with upkeep at our business, whether that be keeping the Lounge clean, serving drinks, working the front desk, or so on. This also goes for anyone who may be able to help with my shop, as I will still be accepting offers for my other business of making and selling products, magic-based or otherwise. If you are interested in a job position, send me a message and I will set up an appointment for a job interview in my office here to go over the hiring process.

If you have any other questions about the Lounge, or if you need my services for anything else in general, please do not hesitate to ask! If you also have any suggestions of things that may be fun for us to provide for the season as well, I would be more than happy to hear those too and I'll see if they are doable here~

[ooc: This post is mainly an announcement/allowing people to ask questions or chat about anything, a log with prompts of things to do with the Lounge and costume contest and so on will go up in a few days!]

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Oh, all kinds of things! Not to brag, of course, but I've brewed a wide range of potions, as well as crafting items and spells that can be used to assist those in need. A boost in energy or power, better sleep or better hair and skin care, or even providing unique abilities like temporary flight or so on.

Name it, and I am certain that I will be able to find a way to accomplish it.

You craft your own spells?

[ Well now. There is something that he is interested in. Most spells where he is from are kind of. Already made? ]

I'm not a particularly strong mage [ Excuse you, G'raha ] so pardon me if I am more fascinated for more academic purposes than purchasing anything for myself.

Oh, is that so?

[So not someone interested in actually buying anything from him... that's disappointing. Still, far be it for Azul to not want to discuss magic with fellow academics...]

In that case, who am I speaking with? I don't think we've spoken before now, have we?

[ Who knows... G'raha might change his mind. He does like to support friends, after all. ]

G'raha Tia, my good ser. I do not believe that we have, no.

In that case, allow me to say that it is a pleasure to meet you, G'raha Tia-san.

If there are any particular types of magic that you are interested in discussing in order to further your academic studies, please do let me know and I will do my best to answer. Perhaps we can even discuss it over a cup of tea if you are ever interested in paying the Mostro Lounge a visit?

"G'raha" will suffice. The later part doesn't need to be said.

As far as what I am interested in, that would be how magic works for you in general. It would be akin to comparing notes.

G'raha-san, then.

[Sorry, the honorific stays. The only two people who have ever gotten the privilege of not having them otherwise are Jade and Floyd so far.]

As for how it works, I can certainly talk more about that, though I find it easier to do so in person rather than through these phones.

As such, what type of tea or coffee do you like? I can make sure to have it provided for you when you stop by our Lounge.

[ Azul, that's a little cringe. If he's going to be addressed like that he'd almost prefer ( jokingly ) having "Archon" tossed in front of his name. ]

I see no issue with meeting in person. It does making conversations such as these infinitely easier. I wonder if I should bring diagrams...

[ There's a little bit of murmuring to himself until "what type of tea." Ears perk up. ]

Oh! I'm honestly fine with nearly anything. If it's something I haven't had before, then that's just something new I get to experience.

[Listen it's just how Azul be.]

Wonderful! I look forward to meeting with you, G'raha-san... ah, and if you do want to bring diagrams, please feel free to do so. I'm interested in looking at anything you are interested in sharing while we discuss this topic.

[ Ears perk up. Had... had he said that out loud? Aughhh... ]

Y-yes... I thought some of the concepts might be easier if I were to bring some.

[You sure did, but Azul isn't bothered at all. In fact, it's kind of amusing.]

If you believe so, then I will trust your judgement on this matter. And like I said, I'm fascinated now to see what these diagrams you speak of look like!

[ Don't be amused by the nerd, Azul... ]

At what point would you be free?

[you can't stop his amusement]

Let's see... Today I will have some free time again after 3, but if that's too sudden for you... ah, do any of these dates and times for this week work for you?

[He asks, as he proceeds to send some days and times this week that his schedule is open.]

[ Well now it just sounds like they are actually putting something on a calendar. ]

If you have an opening today, then I do not mind joining you. You seem to have quite the busy schedule.

What can I say, I'm a very busy man and don't always have an entire day free to schedule around.

But yes, I would love to have you visit today! I'm looking forward to it.

[ooc: if you want we can turn this into an action thread, or continue elsewhere if you prefer?]

I'll do my best not to waste your time.

[ Which means that he takes time to, well. Gather things together. Then he's darting out the door.

Sorry that you have a poor nerd in your lobby, arms full and looking flustered. ]

[Upon spotting the other man in the doorway, Azul waves him over to come follow the octopus here.]

Hello, hello, I'm so glad you could make it! Here, let me escort you to my office where you can set everything down on the table in there, and I can also bring us something to drink as well.

[G'raha will find that Azul's vip room/office is in fact quite nice, with couches and a large table between the two couches to allow him to go ahead and set his handful of things on and organize as he sees fit.]

Oh! Yes, hello!

[ At least G'raha isn't one of those felines that are distracted by the smells or anything like that. Just a little overwhelmed at the sight of so many people. So off he goes, trotting behind Azul into this room that ha shim looking around.

Still looking a little overwhelmed because this sort of thing should be impressive yes. ]

Drink? As in...?

Teas, coffee, juice... my Lounge provides plenty of different drinks and meals for guests that visit. If there is anything specific you'd like to partake in while we are talking, I can provide a menu for you to look at.

[Otherwise, Azul is just going to pick whatever drink he personally feels like having while G'raha is visiting.]

Oh! [ his tail wags back and forth. It's a thing that Miqo'te do. ] Tea would be great.
I'm not too particular.

[ All the while G'raha is spreading out diagrams and other things that he had hand drawn. ]

Very well! Give me just a moment...

[Azul goes about with getting the tea prepared--normally, this is something he would have had Jade doing if he were here right now, but alas, Azul has to do this part himself nowadays, if not delegate it to Della or some other employee instead. While they're waiting for the kettle to whistle, he glances over to the items that G'raha has spread out onto the table--]

Oh my, did you draw these diagrams yourself?

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