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Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:04 pm
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Cassius took his first bite of the food and moaned in pleasure at the flavors, then found that he'd eaten half the plate without realizing it when Kota offered his suggestion. So he considered it seriously, finding that the idea had merit.
"I never thought about that, but yes, it is possible. I'm not the best wood-carver, but I'm willing to try it. Maybe after breakfast," he agreed, having already decided that he wouldn't tell Kota what healing him had cost him last night. Besides, his energy levels would be at their peak by noon, when it would be time to open the shop.
He winked at him before resuming eating, knowing that the food as well as Kota's company would have his energy levels completely restored before lunch if the man kept looking so tempting. Maybe soon, he'd be able to show Kota the full benefits of love making, especially first thing in the morning.
He resolutely returned his thoughts to Kota's suggestion of using wood and concentrated on that as he finished his breakfast then sat back to finish his coffee, "I think I'll start with a piece of rosewood for that ruby... Maybe try a broach for it or a cloak-pin... It's easily large enough for either," he mused as he thought it over, knowing that he had a piece of rosewood that he could use for it.
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 1:41 pm
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Cassius laughed with him and gave his lips a light kiss as he got up, "Yes, we'll open the shop up. Bring a few of your pieces with you and we'll set them up in there after I unlock the door," he told him, giving his cheek a gentle caress before heading into the shop to open it.
He was vain enough that he'd considered using the lilac stones to make himself something, but hadn't done it yet. As an added bonus, the stones were perfect for storing energy, which was the second reason he'd considered using them for himself.
He unlocked the door and opened it to the breeze then moved to rearrange a few things in the jewelery cabinet so that they could display some of Kota's pieces. In a way, he was glad the island worked mostly on a barter system, only a few places taking in actual money that the village used to bring in supplies that they couldn't make here. So he kept to that as well, taking a barter for his pieces most of the time and occasionally taking money that he donated to the village Elders.
He was glad that Kota had mentioned his paintings, though, it would make it easier for him to mention the studio he was going to have built for him..
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 2:29 pm
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Cassius simply gave him another kiss and pulled him away from the case, "Trust me, lover... They'll sell today..." he said simply and motioned him over to the stool behind the main counter, "You just watch and see," he added.
His words proved prophetic over the next few hours as every one of Kota's pieces sold, each barter or outright purchase showing exactly how much they were worth to those who bought them. They even had to bring out a few more of Kota's pieces to display since the few he'd brought out earlier all sold.
Cassius simply winked at Kota as yet another villager bartered over one of Kota's rings, both of them trying to decide what was fair for both of them. In the end, Cassius got six bolts of silk, three of cotton denim, and five bolts of sheer silk with two deer skins thrown in for good measure. All for one ring that the man intended to give as an engagement ring to the woman he'd been courting for the last six months.
As he left with the ring, Cassius grinned at Kota's stunned expression, "I told you they'd sell... Now you're just going to have to figure out how you want your studio decorated after that strapping builder and his sons finish building it for you... That one was a fantastic deal to make. I wasn't expecting them to come in today but it turned out nicely. Two of your bracelets and one of my carvings for the work and materials to put on the addition I was planning on putting in anyway... now we have the materials to make you plenty of clothes and even decorate your studio a bit when it goes up," he couldn't help but be quite proud of himself for his bartering skills.
Especially since it meant that he'd get to put up the surprise he was intending on doing anyway...
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