Caleri: Dialogue: Gifting

After First Gift

At the Player's Housing Plot

Caleri
(Player), as we grow friendlier I wanted to share with you an important part of myself...my Starstone.
Now, I don't know what humans know about Starstones, but all Majiri believe that the Dragon moon phase we are born under is special and determines certain aspects of our personality.
Each moon phase of Luna is represented by a gemstone. Mine is Aquamarine, the stone of the Scholar.
I have given you an aquamarine colored wallpaper to fill your home with wisdom...as it does mine.
If you wish to learn more about Starstones, perhaps stop by the Library? I just got a new volume on the subject that you might find enlightening.

+ Icy Aquamarine Stucco Wall

Starstone

Given Aquamarine

Caleri
This is a very generous gift, (Player).
It is said a starstone gifted is stronger than a starstone bought.
I will accept this with gratitude.

Requests

Requesting Bahari Glowbug, Glass Bulb

Caleri
I love reading at all times of day, but reading at night really strains my eyes.
If you could fetch me (some Bahari glowbugs / a glass bulb), I bet I could make a suitable reading light.

Requesting Blushing Batterfly, Inyrevn Mermaid

Caleri
I rarely leave the library to study in the field.
When I do, I prefer not to get.. too adventurous. I know my limits.
Maybe you could bring a (Blushing Batterfly / Inyrevn Mermaid) here instead.

Requesting Briar Daisy, Sundrop Lily

Caleri
There’s nothing better than the smell of new books.
Unfortunately, libraries rarely smell like books. They smell like dust, and grime... and people.
If you could bring me a few (briar daisies/sundrop lilies) to freshen the place I would be eternally grateful.

Requesting Chapaa Onigiri

Caleri
As much as I love my job, I do fear my commitment to duty has its downsides.
I heard a rumor, onigiri was served at the Maji Market.
It was always one of my childhood favorites and I would have loved to try it.

Requesting Congee, Elderwood Pie

Caleri
I have been craving a warm (bowl of congee / Elderwood Pie) lately.
It is a simple and nutritious breakfast. Perfect for an early-morning reading session.

Requesting Crucian Carp, Hypnotic Moray, Kilima Redfin

Caleri
I rarely get a chance to leave the Library for food.
When I do get a chance to eat, I'm partial to the taste of Fish.
As long as it's not too fishy. Something like a (crucian carp / redfin / hypnotic moray) might really hit the spot.

Requesting Dari Cloves, Heat Root

Caleri
You know, nothing pairs with a good book like a cup of (dari clove / heat root) tea.

Requesting Emerald Carpet Moss

Caleri
There’s nothing better than the smell of new books.
Unfortunately, libraries rarely smell like books. They smell like dust, and grime... and people.
If you could bring me some carpet moss to freshen the place I would be eternally grateful.
I find the earthy scent refreshing.

Requesting Floatfish Mushroom, Knapweed, Spice Sprouts, Sweet Leaf

Caleri
You know, nothing pairs with a good book like a cup of tea.
If you could bring me some (Floatfish Mushroom / knapweed / spice sprouts / sweetleaves) I would be very grateful.

Requesting Oysters Akwinduu

Caleri
While I am not a fan of raw oysters...
I have been craving Oysters Akwinduu lately.

Requesting Pinecone

Caleri
There’s nothing better than the smell of new books.
Unfortunately, libraries rarely smell like books. They smell like dust, and grime... and people.
If you could bring me some carpet moss to freshen the place I would be eternally grateful.

Requesting Silk, Silk Thread

Caleri
There's no material in the world finer than silk.
You can use it to make bookmarks, bookjackets, even book pages if you get creative!

Requests For Other Villagers

• For Elouisa:

Requesting Dragon's Beard Peat

Caleri
I love all varieties of tea, but Elouisa will only drink tea made from Dragon's Beard Peat. She thinks it keeps dark spirits at bay.

Requesting Pearl

Caleri
When Elouisa and I were little, we would spend hours at the beach.
When she found a pearl, she always said it was good luck.
A sign our parents were looking out for us beyond the veil.

Requesting Ship Fragments

Caleri
When Elouisa and I were little, we would spend hours at the beach.
She always used to search for fragments of ship wrecks.
Said they were all rememnants [sic] of Grimalkin spacecrafts in disguise.

Requesting Unopened Oyster

Caleri
When Elouisa and I were little, we would spend hours at the beach.
She actually used to hunt for oysters and then eat them raw if you can believe it.
Ick...I can't stand raw oysters. Too slimey [sic].

Responses

General Acceptance

Caleri
I can read behavior like a book.
And by giving me a gift I can see you wish to become friendly with me.
...I shall consider your request.

Rejection

General Rejection

Caleri
This is certainly a gift someone may appreciate.
Sadly, that someone is not me.

Duplicate Weekly Gift

Caleri
Didn't you JUST give me something like this?
Honestly dear, next time I would try to be a little more creative.

Specific Rejection

Rejecting Ruined Food

Caleri
I don't appreciate being seen as a disposal bin for unwanted food. Please get this out of my sight.

Specific Responses

Given Blueberry Jam, Chapaa Masala, Congee

Caleri
I suppose I could use a bit of a break for sustenance.
And this dish is not my least favorite...

Given Dari Cloves, Knapweed, Wild Ginger

Caleri
Many thanks.
I think I shall pair this tea with a volume chronicling the artwork of the Fenske family.

Given Emerald Carpet Moss

Caleri
Many thanks.
This fragrance will pair well with a nice volume on the History of the Umbraan War.

Given Glass Bulb, Bahari Glowbug

Caleri
Quite nice! This shall help give me a little light to read by.

Given Shell

Caleri
This delightful little trinket reminds me of when I was a little girl.
Thank you. I find even the strongest of us become weak when we are confronted with nostalgia.

Given Silk, Silk Thread

Caleri
Many thanks.
I shall make a fine bookmark out of this silk.
Anything rougher will damage the pages.