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[cleptes]

FOURTH OF JULY SALE AT HERODOTUS ANTIQUES

The Revolutionary War may be long over but that shouldn't stop you from snagging a bit of history. Which is why Herodotus Antiques is having a Fourth of July special sale this weekend with twenty five percent off everything in store.

You'll be able to find things like coins, maps, newspaper clippings and even parts of uniforms.

There is a whole lot more to see and not just items to do with the War, so please drop by and have a look.

You won't regret it.




[Bela switches over to video feed, grimacing a little.]

Was that too much? Maybe I should have added a few flags in there and made it oh so patriotic.

[An eyeroll.]

I may be British but I understand what a big deal the Fourth of July is to Americans.

[Yep, pretty much going to take advantage of it or capitalise upon, to echo something Bela said to a certain Doctor Crane a few weeks ago.]

And I know antiques mightn't be considered sexy but come on, the fact that I'm advertising it should be enough to entice you. Besides, I have bills to pay and clothes to buy.

There's also a lawyer- Jeff Winger- currently sharing my premises. He could use a few clients. [You're welcome, Jeff. ]

Before I forget, I am considering having an open evening of sorts for the store with food and drink- free of course. Anything to drum up some business.

You can find me and the shop in Maurtia Falls.

Ciao.

[And click! Off goes the feed. ]

Comments

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[ferrisbuellean]

Ty for the mention.

Not so sure about 4th July advert tho. ;P

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[cleptes]

You're welcome.

Ugh. You're not the only one.

[Another text follows her first.]

But Americans like cheese and tacky things, right?

[ferrisbuellean]

Damn right we do!

Tbh I think you needed something more. Maybe fireworks and a crying eagle. And explosions and guns,

MURICA!

[cuff]

If y'have to ask if it's too much, it's prob'ly too much.

[cleptes]

Got your attention though, yeah?

[cuff]

Great reminder that the fourth's comin up, sure.

[Audio]

[hands4healing]

Hello!

Do you have any books on alchemy?

[Audio]

[cleptes]

Hang on a moment and I'll check.

[There's the sound of boxes being moved around as Bela looks around for her. When she comes back, she has the books laid out to tell Winry.]

Okay, I have this one, this one here and this one.

Can't promise you that any of them will be any good though.

[Audio]

[hands4healing]

How much for all of them?

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[servesthehuman]

I like the text colors. Very...patriotic. [ and kind of tacky ]

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[cleptes]

That was my intention. [Absolutely tacky.] Tapping into the hearts and minds of the majority of people here.

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[servesthehuman]

I'm sure that there's at least someone here with a patriotic enough spirit that would be moved by this display. [ this tacky, tacky display ]

[redplainsrider]

[The flashy ad and the mention of sex appeal selling weren't to her taste but, still, the ad caught her attention enough, so it at least is effective. Good work.]

What sorta antiques do you carry? Meanin', do you only deal in certain items or periods or do ya just take whatever comes yer way?

[cleptes]

[Hurrah for advertising! Bela had to use whatever she could to draw people in.]

Any and all really. This store was handed to me by the ones in charge and everything that came with it was in the stock room. I deal in whatever people want me to deal in and if I find something interesting that I could sell, I'll take it.

[redplainsrider]

I see. This yer usual job back home?

video; ID reads Clark Kent

[andaway]

It is definitely a little bit too much, maybe, but it does get people's attention.

Were you serious about the newspapers? Because I'd love to take a look.

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[cleptes]

Ah, Clark. I remember you. Hello again.

[Smile!]

In answer to your question, I am serious about the newspapers and you're more than welcome to come have a gander at them.

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[debauchewy]

[Him again. Though right now he's dressed in a lot of black leather and lace. Looks like he's trying out a goth look for some reason. Works really well with that pale skin and angles of his, if you're into goth. Seems a little out of his usual though.]

[Seems because it is.]

Is he any good?

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[cleptes]

[She had a fondness for leather and lace but not at the same time. Still, Hisoka's sense of style was unique and Bela wasn't going to say anything about it.]

According to his own words, he is.

Unless you were asking about something other than his skills as a lawyer.

[whitequeens]

If it's any consolation, I don't think it was too much at all.

[cleptes]

You're the first person to say that to me, Euphemia.

[thinhammer]

[ WHAT A GREAT ADVERT. He doesn't know how much is enough, so understandably he also has no idea how much is too much. It's all safe with him, not that his opinion is of a high standard like.. ever. ]

I don't know nothin' about this holiday, but ya said maps, right? What kinda maps?

[cleptes]

[For someone who has never had to make an advertisement in her life, Bela is happy with the results. Of course, not everyone may be so impressed with her efforts.]

Maps of various territories at the time, important places. Historical maps, essentially.

They wouldn't be of much use to you now, but they are interesting to look at.

[flowerette]

I think it could do with a few more flags. You're right.

[ She's totally kidding because that advertisement is so tacky but hilariously appropriate to play on the feelings of the most recent holiday. But more importantly, Raina leans forward and offers a coy little smirk. ]

By the way, sweetie. He said yes.

[ Raina is pretty sure she doesn't have to elaborate who she means or what she's talking about. ]

[cleptes]

Maybe next year.

[ Provided she was still around in Maurtia Falls or hell, any of the other places if Bela had the means to move. That required more money. ]

He did? That is most pleasing news to hear, thank you for letting me know.

[ She smiles, recalling the image that Raina showed to her under the influence of the flowers. ]

Do let me know when suits you best. You can contact me privately.