A few hours into the--

[theflyingone]

We need to wear as much leather as possible.

[ Altaïr's voice is urgent but quiet as he Livestreams. Heavy metal music plays on the speakers inside a clothing store, masking his conversation as he examines some leather jackets. ]

There is to be some sort of competition. This is what some of the bands of warriors look like. [ He pointed to a poster on the wall of a biker. ] You may have seen them working in the clearing. It would be good to protect ourselves in similar leathers. It will be more difficult to blend in on this Jaunt. It seems everyone is human, with no strange powers.

I have found shops where we may purchase leathers. Most of it is inferior, but I can help you find something that will protect you. Meet me in the city. [ He unfolds a map of Santa Carlita and points to downtown. ]

...If you intend to ride the large carriage, get on it quickly. It does not wait.

[ ooc: shopping toplevel here ]

Comments

[theflyingone]

Only if you wish to cause a scene for no reason. Human history is full of war, but the average human would prefer to trade for clothing than fight for it. Here, I found that they do not barter directly, but measure the worth of goods in numbered papers. Only at a 'pawn shop' can a customer barter goods themselves, and they receive this paper currency in return. I think this is why the Arcana supplied us with some, as it is the only thing that will buy us food.

[elevatoravatar]

I see, how disappointing. Still it is good to know. I have seen a good amount of fake leather as well as many odd colors of hair. I believe the challenge may be to both look different from all others, as well as look the same as the ones one associates with.

As for food, I have found that if one's diligence and charm are high enough, one my eat, then wash several dishes to pay for one's meal.

That and there is a place where they challenge one to eat and if one can finish a small meal one gets it for free.

[No Liz! No! Not the finish this or pay $50 for steak challenges, not everyone has the ability to trace their linage to great old ones that may be associated with eating worlds!]

[theflyingone]

If the meal is small, why is it presented as a challenge?

[elevatoravatar]

I do not know. 48 ounces of steak seems a rather paltry meal to me.

[theflyingone]

How many grams is that?

[ Since his first modern Infiltration was in Britain, and his English teacher is from London, he's been running on metric. ]

[elevatoravatar]

I do not know exactly. I believe around 30 grams to an ounce, why?