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Hey there, Luceti! Name's Zack. Just wanna toss in the usual mention to newcomers that the local bar, Good Spirits, is in the plaza, and it's pretty much always open if you're in need of a little something to take the edge off. We serve more than booze, so don't worry if you're underage. I run the place, along with Shizuo and the lovely ladies Buffy and Meryl. Feel free to stop by anytime!

[Filtered to Haruhi]

Just checking in to see if you've got the details for the Brave Vesperia job. Yuri's back, so he'll probably be taking over soon, but I figure I may as well handle this one first.

[AND WITH THAT DONE... Since Cloud's arrival, Zack has been giving some serious thought to his weaponry. With Cloud trying to stake his claim on the Buster sword, and Zack needing some way to break the tension, it's probably about time to make a peace offering. First things first, though- he heads over to the weapon shop to visit a blacksmith. After that, he'll head to Cloud's apartment, Buster sword in hand.

Feel free to bump into him wherever! Alternatively, use this as a mingling bar post. IT IS QUITE OPEN I SAY.]

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Oh it's good! Very good! It means you passed, like getting a good grade in class.

Well, that's good news! This one's already on the menu, but I'd be happy to add on a mention that the starfish approves.

That would be very wise! If people hear the starfish has enjoyed it then that will definitely draw in people wanting to taste it all the more. Starfish approved!

Thank you very much... [Pausing as she tries to remember his name. He definitely mentioned it before. Uuuh...] Zack-san!

Hey, anytime! That's what I'm here for, after all.

Hmm... [For the first time since she came in, Fuuko will turn around and get a proper look at the place. This place is definitely in need of more starfish...

Pushing the starfish she brought with her over the bar, towards Zack.]

Please accept this! Consider it a thank you from Fuuko for all your hard work. [Plus it always does good to spread the starfish around a little more.]

...Uh... are you sure about that? Doesn't starfish need to, er, stay with you?

Absolutely, Fuuko is sure! Fuuko has many more starfish at home. and Fuuko is always making more so there'll never be a shortage of starfish!

[Leaning to push the starfish further down and repeating herself.] Please accept this!

...Huh. Well, in that case, I accept! Good Spirits would be happy to have the starfish stick around. [He takes the starfish, turning it this way and that to get a better look at it. He has no idea why it's so important, but if it is... better keep it out of Shizuo's way so it won't get broken.]

[Yeah you better look after it. She's never seen one of her carvings broken before, but she would probably be devastated knowing someone would just break a starfish like that.] And the starfish would be happy to stick around at Good Spirits in return. Make sure you take really good care of it.

I promise- it'll be safe and sound. [Or as safe as anything can be in Luceti.]

Great! [Hmm. She should probably get back to Nagisa soon... Oh, there's an idea right there.] Do you have drinks that Fuuko can take away from here? Nagisa-san would love to try something like those milkshakes, but it'll be a long time before she'll be out and about again.

Uh... actually, yeah, I think I've got some of those soda cups around here somewhere. What kind do you want to take back to her?

[Dango flavour! Ah, but would a dango milkshake exist? If dango soup doesn't, perhaps something like that will be a stretch...]

Not sure! Is there a type of milkshake that will help a person sick in bed feel better? [...] Or a dango flavoured milkshake? [Aaand she asked anyway. It's pretty hard to get the association of dangos<->Nagisa out of her head.]

Dango flavoured? Uh... maybe if you told me what a dango is. [The name isn't ringing any bells. Though he's iffy on whether or not milkshakes can help sick people.]

They're like sweet dumplings, made with rice flour. They're also cute, perhaps as cute as the starfish! [It was a stretch to ask in the first place. Isn't there some sort of miracle milkshake which cures all ailments?!]

[R... rice flour... milkshake...?]

...No, sorry. We definitely don't have those.

Fuuko thought it might not be possible, though Fuuko inquired anyway just to be on the safe side!

[Well then, dango milkshake dreams shattered--] How about just strawberry?

Gotcha! Strawberry milkshake, coming right up.

[And he'll be mixing that, mixing, that... into a soda cup it goes! With a pink straw to boot.]

Here you go! Hope your friend gets better soon.

[Clapping her hands together quickly before actually taking the cup, and then taking a quick sip.

...She needs to check Nagisa will like it after all.]

Another winning milkshake Zack-san! After tasting this she'll definitely get better in no time.

Great! Someday you'll have to bring her by and introduce her then, too.

Absolutely! Nagisa-san would love to come by sometime and say hello. After tasting this she'll definitely want to come and thank you in person Zack-san.

[NOW she should head back... But these milkshakes are very good. HMMM...] Zack-san, would you like to join the Starfish Festival?

...Starfish Festival? What's that?

[Is everything related to starfish with this girl?]

[Pretty much--] It's a festival dedicated to celebrating the appeal and wonder of the starfish! It'll be a truly wonderful occasion you know. Fuuko was wondering if you might want to make some more milkshakes and other drinks for the festival!

Oh, sure! Sounds like fun. I ran a mini-bar at the beach party during the summer, so I can definitely do it again. Just let me know when you need me!

Fuuko will be sure to contact you when the time comes closer Zack-san, thank you for participating!

[And with that, Fuuko leaves for real this time. She gives Zack one last wave before disappearing out the door and returning home with the milkshake in hand.]

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