[network] @ASolomons; text, morning of 374 [open]

[devoutish]

As we move into the newly discovered area, please be aware that my associates and I are nearby and have many useful items available for trade and in some cases available for free. Many things will be of interest to doctors and explorers especially. Contact privately for more information and to arrange a meet up. Thank you.

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@jemesouviens; text; private

[jmencalisse]

What kind of weapons do you have?

@ASolomons; text; private

[devoutish]

That depends on how creative you are. Proper weapons aren't common here.

[Improvised weapons, on the other hand...]

[jmencalisse]

So I've heard. What I would not give for my gun.

[Having his empty holster as a reminder doesn't help.]

Anything not sharp? To hit with?

[... He doesn't remember the word blunt.]

[devoutish]

Would a bat do?

[jmencalisse]

Depends on the bat.

[He has seen the sorry state some of the wood here is in.]

Is it strong?

[devoutish]

[Alfie sends over a picture of a baseball bat. It looks to be in decent shape - a little ragged, but no rotting.]

[jmencalisse]

[He studies the picture the best he can. It's... well, it's very Norfinbury-ish.]

What do you want for it?

[devoutish]

What have you got?

[jmencalisse]

I can offer you chewing gum or a jumping rope. Have a belt, too. The leather is sturdy and in good shape. Buckle has sharp endings and can make holes.

[devoutish]

I'll trade you the bat for the belt and the rope.

@hexappeal, Text

[sleight_of_fate]

What kind of medical supplies?

I'm also looking for pens, pencils, markers, and paper without lines. If you happen to have any of those.

@ASolomons; text; private

[devoutish]

Things that will be of most use to the doctors. But I have got pens and pencils. A pencil sharpener, as well.

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[sleight_of_fate]

You do know I'm actually a medic, right?

Mostly, what I'm looking for is suture needles and floss, thread, anything I can do stitches with.

What have you got for pens, and what are you looking for?

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[devoutish]

We're all medics here. You've told me before that you're not a real doctor. But thread I can give you.

[And as for the pens, he sends over a picture of an impressive array: there are seven of them, in a few colors (red, green, black). One is even a fountain pen.]

What have you got that you're willing to trade away?

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[sleight_of_fate]

I've got professional training, just not a degree. But. It's alright. Don't worry about the thread.

[He's not going to show his feelings are hurt. Just because he's not a doctor, doesn't mean he hasn't saved lives, fixed people. Been up to his elbows in someone else's blood. He just came about it a different way.

It's probably just as well. Alfie might very well be talking about painkillers and Rhys can't be trusted with those anyway.]

I wouldn't need the fountain pen. But I've got condoms. A few cigarettes. A couple of steel barbecue skewers. A couple cups worth of instant coffee.

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[devoutish]

I will give you some of the thread. There are more specialized things that I would not give you.

I'll trade you two pens for the skewers. Four if you include the cigarettes.

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[sleight_of_fate]

[Rhys likes Alfie, and isn't expecting a favor for the tea he shared before, but ouch.]

The skewers are big. Long enough to get a good grip for stabbing.

One skewer and three cigarettes for three pens?

text; private

[devoutish]

How many cigarettes have you got in total?

[jmencalisse]

You drive a hard bargain.

Got at least some cigarettes you can throw in?

@beyonce | audio

[thewarningafter]

This is probably a good time to remind everyone that I have a small supply of clothing and other items to give away to anyone who needs them.

[devoutish]

The bat, the belt, and one cigarette.

@ASolomons; audio

[devoutish]

What sort of other items?

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[sleight_of_fate]

I've got five right now.

[He likes you, Alfie, but first rule of negotiating is never admit to having more than you're willing to lose.]

I could also part with a couple more tea bags.

[jmencalisse]

God dammit.

Fine.

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[devoutish]

One skewer and two teabags for two black pens. Three teabags and one of those pens can be a coloured one.