I had not considered that. As it relates to humanity in general, yes. To us, though... you make a fair point.
[He gives a nod at the rest, them slipping into a corner store when they come across it. He's both baffled and enamored by it. He wanders the aisles, stares too long at the items. The other patrons give him peculiar looks as they often have to walk around him.
He's clearly never been in a store before in his existence.
When someone offers him a free sample he stares at them, then looks at Stella, then looks back.]
I will require two of your goods, under the condition I am not required to make purchase of more.
[The vendor gives him a confused look but offers two small samples of some cheese spread on a cracker along with tiny cups of wine.]
When I first started visiting, there were no free samples.
[He is certainly old enough to give 'back in my day' grumbles. He examines the small plastic cup, taking a sip of the wine followed by the bite of cracker and cheese.]
It is a pleasant combination. Your wares do your sales pitch justice.
[The last part is said to the vendor, who gives a confused nod and smile to them. He then turns back to Stella.]
Shall we get a bottle for later, or do you have beverages you wish me to try at your apartment? Otherwise, shall we get some bread and seed for the birds?
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Date: 2023-12-30 11:19 pm (UTC)[It will probably help the Dreamers in general, but there's also a personal element.]
Sure. I could use a warm drink if we are going to be outside.
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Date: 2023-12-30 11:27 pm (UTC)[He gives a nod at the rest, them slipping into a corner store when they come across it. He's both baffled and enamored by it. He wanders the aisles, stares too long at the items. The other patrons give him peculiar looks as they often have to walk around him.
He's clearly never been in a store before in his existence.
When someone offers him a free sample he stares at them, then looks at Stella, then looks back.]
I will require two of your goods, under the condition I am not required to make purchase of more.
[The vendor gives him a confused look but offers two small samples of some cheese spread on a cracker along with tiny cups of wine.]
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Date: 2024-01-04 10:42 pm (UTC)At the confusion of the poor sample person Stella simply responds.]
He's not from here.
[Which is very true in so many ways. Still she is happy to try something and watch Morpheus discover the joy in the mundane bits of humanity.]
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Date: 2024-01-05 03:48 pm (UTC)[He is certainly old enough to give 'back in my day' grumbles. He examines the small plastic cup, taking a sip of the wine followed by the bite of cracker and cheese.]
It is a pleasant combination. Your wares do your sales pitch justice.
[The last part is said to the vendor, who gives a confused nod and smile to them. He then turns back to Stella.]
Shall we get a bottle for later, or do you have beverages you wish me to try at your apartment? Otherwise, shall we get some bread and seed for the birds?