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[physicianhealthyself]

[Baizhu is currently in his apothecary in Sunwaning, with the wall of small, dark-wood shelves behind him. A couple of them are open, though only to remind him that they are empty. The man himself appears to be in good spirits.]

I understand that it is a festive season at the moment, for some worlds here.

[And such things do tend to spill over into Ellipsa itself, he's found. The doctor smiles.]

I usually keep myself to medicine, but given the circumstances we're all in, I have found reason to turn my hand to other things, what with my skill in mixing herbs and reagents. [No modesty there, and why should he?]

Tea infusions and fragrances, to be precise. I know that holidays and festivals come with traditions, including scents and tastes, and so I will ask which of these the people here associate with this time of year for some inspiration.

[A little chuckle leaves him.]

I'm afraid the answer that I would give is quite boring.

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[physicianhealthyself]

Chocolate has been mentioned more than once. Though I'm not certain it was the intention, I'm wondering how it might be used in an infusion.

[Baizhu laughs softly.]

I've spent so long concentrating only on medicine, it's refreshing to have a different pursuit.

[gleaner]

I can relate. I retired from being a gleaner back home and have taken up exploring. A different but not wholly unique a pursuit. I'm sure the transition from medicinal tea to infusions won't give you too much trouble.

As for chocolate infusions, I'm sure there are ways. Chocolate is known to have some health benefits, so combining it with tea should prove successful much like it is with coffee.

[physicianhealthyself]

Indeed it is! But of course you would have some knowledge of such things.

[It's part of the reason Baizhu values him so much as a supplier - he often brings back things that he knows to have benefits in some way, rather than the usual array of interesting plants that Baizhu then needs to sort through to figure out what use he might have for them.]

I trust I can make use of your expertise in my new venture. You have always been reliable.

[gleaner]

You certainly can, I thank you.

[Baizhu being one of his constant employers meant that Erenville generally had steady income, regardless if he took on extra quests from the adventurer's guild or not.]

To be honest, being here as made me adapt more to learning more of the flora than I normally would and your requests for supplies help.

[physicianhealthyself]

[Just doing his part to help the community, and all that. Plus, Erenville is incredibly reliable, which helps him a great deal. To not have to worry about where he's going to get certain things means he can keep his attention elsewhere.]

Well, then. [A chuckle.] In that case, I am glad to be of service to you in some small way.

[A beat.]

Do you have a liking for chocolate? Or your partner, perhaps?