video; un: reiner

[hometown]

[ The video begins with Reiner (tall, blond, handsome, serious-looking) standing in front of a small curio shop with various stone and wood sculptures on display in the window. The sculptures are all well-made and unique, clearly created by hand. ]

Hey, everyone. For those who don't know me, I'm Reiner Braun. I've been here for a long time. And I'm here to announce the grand opening of my shop.

[ He pans up to show the sign: BraunSphere. ]

I'm selling little trinkets and stuff. I'm also selling amulets with defensive properties. Only defensive; don't ask me about offensive enchantments.

[ He pans the camera back down, showing off the merchandise in the window. It's quite an impressive display! ]

If you find something you like but it doesn't quite suit, I do take custom orders. And if you like Amberfall and you'd wanna work at a place like this, let me know. I'm hiring. Full or part-time, your choice.

Thanks.

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[doggoduties]

[Amaterasu wants to help with this grand idea, maybe as a delivery puppy wolf, but how does she tell someone that. She tries barking a hello and seeing if Reiner can understand her.]

[hometown]

Uh.

[ Reiner looks slightly at a loss, but also charmed by the doggo! ]

Hello, pretty dog. How are you?

[doggoduties]

[So he doesn't understand? Oh bother. She whines, trying to think of a way to convey what she wants to say. Perhaps if she acts as if she's delivering something?? But that would just look like she's carrying something around.]

[hometown]

[ Reiner, too, is at a bit of a loss. Until: ]

Hang on just a minute, dog.

[ He clicks off the camera. Soon after, he clicks it back on, now with an animal amulet in hand. ]

Okay, let's try this again. I should be able to understand you now.

[doggoduties]

[She has seen that amulet before. Well, she's going to give talking another try.]

Hello. My name is Amaterasu and I'm interested in working for you.

[hometown]

Oh, woah.

[ TALKING DOG!!! Reiner has to bite back a smile, trying to remain professional. ]

Yeah, sure. Uh, what are you interested in doing, Amaterasu?

[doggoduties]

[One day she will have to correct him that's she's a wolf and not a dog, but today is not the day.]

I could do deliveries or work as a guard if needed. Like you, I'm an otherworlder so I have magic. Both this worlds and my own.

[She usually doesn't talk this much. It's weird.]

I want to support your good idea.

[hometown]

[ Aaaand there's the smile. ]

Thank you. I'm glad you think it's a good idea.

Why don't you come by and we'll see how you like the store? It's in Amberfall, over by [ directions here. ]

[doggoduties]

Sounds good! I'll be there soon.

[Amaterasu goes ahead and shuts the camera feed first before taking the journey to where Reiner said his shop is. She's learned to use teleporters, so the journey doesn't take long (though for some reason there are plenty of flowers now growing in Amberfall, due to how she runs.

She announces her presence with a simple bark.]

Hello?

[hometown]

[ Reiner emerges from the shop with the tinkling of a bell, smiling again when he lays eyes on the … very big dog. ]

Hey, Amaterasu. I'm glad you could come by.

[ He holds his hand out on instinct. They can shake!!! ]

[doggoduties]

[Oh! She knows what this is and places her paw on his. It's warm and gives him immediate touch energy, confirming her otherworlder status as well.]

It's nice to meet you, Reiner.

[hometown]

Nice to meet you, too.

[ He turns to open the door. ]

Come on inside. I'll show you around, and you can see how you like the place.

[ Perhaps due to Reiner's seasonal power or perhaps due to its location in Amberfall, the shop has a very Autumn vibe. It's quiet and tranquil, smelling faintly of crushed leaves. ]

[doggoduties]

[Amaterasu takes her time sniffing around (very dog-like) and looking around. While she enjoys seasons like summer more, autumn has its own charms that she tends to like. Crushing leaves, for example, so the faint scent is very charming.

Her tail wags.]

This place is beautiful. I like what you've done here.

[hometown]

Thank you. [ Reiner smiles. ] I wanted it to feel … safe.

[ And it does, to him. Very safe indeed. ]

Over here is where I have—

[ And off he goes giving her the tour, showing her where everything is. He points out which pieces are enchanted and which aren't, as well as the properties of each amulet and how they're labeled. By the end of it, it's evident that Reiner has been working on this for a long, long time, even if he's just now opened up the store. ]

I only offer defensive enchantments. There are a lot of reasons for it, but it's a hard line. Anyone who asks after offensive stuff gets a firm no.

[doggoduties]

[Amaterasu definitely also feels safe. It's a cozy shop. Even if she wouldn't get a job she would at least protect it from afar, she thinks.]

I respect you for that. Defensive enchantments are far more important and I'm glad you only focus on those.

[She has used talismans to issue damage, but usually only whenever she's really struggled.]

My wish is to always protect people, but I enjoy peace far more than combat.

[hometown]

So do I, [ Reiner says, nodding. ] After the attack a few weeks ago, I think it's more important than ever that people focus on defending themselves.

[ He pauses for a moment, then smiles at her. ]

Well, if you want the job, it's yours. Just tell me what accommodations you'll need. I don't guess the chairs would be too comfortable for breaks… Do you want a bed behind the counter?

[doggoduties]

[The happiest tail wag!!]

Oh, thank you. I promise to work hard.

[This is her first official job, how exciting! It's not like she had time to work when saving Nippon.]

Hmm... a bed might be good. I do like taking naps occasionally. Otherwise, I don't need much.

[hometown]

I'll get you the comfiest bed I can find.

[ That's a promise!! ]