The next day, Nia woke up, feeling more refreshed and more accustomed to her body. She was able to give a decent enough impression to her fellow party members, easily dissolving any potential suspicions they might have had last night. Now it was time to head to the town to pawn of the treasure and loot they collected and maybe buy some supplies. Nia liked this, it would give her some time to learn more about the current state of the world.
After getting her cut from the party, the group split up to go and shop and relax. Now left on her own Nia could finally get to work. She decided to visit some of the usual spots...her host would always visit just to keep up appearances, buying the bear minimum of what would be necessary for her. Once this was done she began looking at some other stores.
"An alchemist shop." Nia wondered as read the sign. This was a surprise. Alchemy had once been seen as a dark and forbidden art, yet now it was being commercialized so freely. With her curiousity piqued, Nia walked inside.
The door opened with ring of the bell as the young woman entered the building. Her footsteps were soft and delicate. "Hello." Nia called out. "Is anyone here?" She heard some footsteps as there was movement in the back. Soon a lanky looking young man appeared from the back.
"Sorry." They apologized as they hurried in front. It was then that there eyes fell on Nia. She would be lying if she said she didn't enjoy the jaw dropping expression they made as they saw her. "Oh...uh... hello...what can I do for you?"
Nia's lips curved into a small smile as she titled her head in a cute and innocent way. She drew on the numerous memories her host had on flirting. "I was just looking around." She answered. "I was wondering if you had any history texts I could buy."
"Oh...uh...sure." He stuttered as he walked over to the bookshelf. "Let's see here."
Nia had contemplated leaving him to get it, but she wanted to enjoy this more. "So tell me...what's a cutie like you doing here?" She asked in a sultry voice.
"Who...me?" The young man asked. "I...I just work here when I'm not studying under my master."
"Oh...so you're a practitioner." Nia cooed. "That's so cool. I've always wanted to meet one."
"It's not really that special." he blushed. "You can find a lot of us easily."
This took Nia by surprise at the availability of it all. She didn't let it show though. "Still..." Nia commented. "Any how...I was wondering....perhaps you can help me. I'm looking for information an a very particular alchemist." She informed.
"Does the name Cyrus ring a bell?" Nia questioned.
"Cyrus?" The boy questioned.
"Yes...I've heard he was a famous alchemist long ago. They say he was a master of transmutation." Nia smiled.
"Oh....uh...I'm not sure about that. You see....Cyrus is an awful alchemist." The young man sited.
"Huh." Nia said in surprise. "But I heard he was good."
"Well he was...skill wise. He was awful in the sense that his work was on forbidden alchemy." They informed.
"There's a difference?"
"Yes...you see human transmutation, immortality, and a few other acts are considered dangerous and many alchemists are forbidden from performing them." They informed.
"I see." Nia nodded.
"Forgive me, but why are you asking about Cyrus." The man asked. "You don't strike me as the kind who would be...interested in that sort of thing." He commented.
"I'm an adventure." Nia confessed. "Recently my party investigated a dungeon that turned out to be an alchemist lab. The name that showed up was Cyrus." She explained. "I was just curious if there was any info for him."
"Ah that makes sense."
"So do you all have any books on forbidden alchemy?" Nia questioned as she walked close to the young shop keeper.
"Well....we do...but only on vague recounts."
"Mind if I take a look." Nia whispered.
"I'm sorry...but we aren't allowed."
"Come on." Nia placed her hands on him. "It will only be for a few minutes." She whispered as she leaned in. "If you let me look for a few minutes...I'm sure I can reward you proper." She licked her lips.
"I...mmmphhh." There words were cut off as Nia leaned and gave them a kiss, letting her tongue invade there mouth. She broke the kiss soon after. "What do you say?"
"Well...I guess you can look for a little while."
"Good boy." She giggled as she soon started kissing them once more, this time more aggressively.
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