Jel: Dialogue: Gifting

After First Gift

At the Player's Housing Plot

Jel
You have been so generous with me I thought it was high time I share something special with you.
I have been thinking of a way to make your home feel even more...like home...and I came up with the perfect solution: this gorgeous dark Sapphire wallpaper!
It has a dramatic flair that can only be associated with those born under the Artist's sign... like yours truly.
Oh, you don't know what the Artist sign is?
Maybe you should go to the Library and check out a book on Palian Astrology. It is a fascinating subject.

+ Dark Sapphire Stucco Wall

Starstone

Given Sapphire

Jel
A sapphire? For me?
You are too kind, (Player). Truly, I almost feel guilty accepting such a generous gift...
But I would feel guiltier should I deny your generosity. I will cherish this forever, I assure you.

Requests

Requesting Albino Eel

Jel
I've been looking for materials for my latest creation.
Let me know if you spot any albino eels swimming about.
Their hide makes the most unique waterproof shoes.

Requesting Azure Chapaa Tail, Striped Chapaa Tail

Jel
I am working on a new line of rustic-inspired outfits.
If you gather any (chapaa tails), I would be quite grateful to get my hands on them.

Requesting Bluebristle Muujin Mane, Muujin Mane

Jel
I am working on a new line of fur stoles.
If you gather any (Bluebristle Muujin / muujin) manes, I would be quite grateful to get my hands on them.

Requesting Coral

Jel
I'm looking for materials for my latest creation. Let me know if you spot any coral. It makes the most beautiful dye.

Requesting Duskray

Jel
Let me know if you spot any Duskrays swimming about.
I feel their shade matches the color of my very soul.

Requesting Freshwater Eel

Jel
I've out looking for materials for my latest creation.
Let me know if you spot any freshwater eels swimming about.
Their hide makes the most unique waterproof shoes.

Requesting Gossamer Veil Moth

Jel
Let me know if you spot any Gossamer Veil Moths fluttering about.
I would like to use them as pattern inspiration for an upcoming line of leggings.

Requesting Lunar Fairy Moth

Jel
Let me know if you spot any Lunar Fairy Moths fluttering about.
I would like to use them as pattern inspiration for an upcoming line of shawls.

Requesting Midnight Paddlefish (possibly barracuda)

Jel
Kenyatta came into the shop the other day wearing the most fascinating piece of jewelry.
She claims it was made from the scales of the midnight paddlefish. I would like to see one of these creatures for myself.

Requesting Piksii Floatfish

Jel
Would you be able to bring me a Piksii Floatfish?
I find they put me in mind to make a ballgown. Wouldn't such a gown be lovely?

Requesting Shell

Jel
I'm searching for inspiration for my latest creation.
Do let me know if you come across any shells. They would make the perfect adornments to the dress I'm working on...

Requesting Silk, Silk Thread

Jel
I was in the middle of my craft when I reached for my supplies, and found myself out of (silk / silk thread)!
Oh, this is terrible. I can feel my inspiration waning with every second I am away from the piece.

Requesting Umbraan Betta

Jel
Would you be able to bring me a Umbraan Betta?
I think the patterns of their fins would be splendid inspiration. They have a certain lunar charm.

Requesting Umbran Carp (various fish), Vampire Crab

Jel
Have you heard of the (Umbran Carp / Vampire Crab)? It sounds like quite the fascinating creature.
I should like to see one for myself.

Requesting Waterlogged Boot

Jel
I am looking for inspiration to design a new line of shoes...
Perhaps something vintage?

Requesting Willow Lamprey

Jel
Let me know if you spot any willow lamprey swimming about.
I would like to use them as color inspiration for an upcoming line of trousers.

Requests For Other Villagers

• For Tish:

Requesting Pearl or Shell

Jel
I would love to see Tish get the appreciation she deserves.
She has a liking for (pearls / spiral shells) and other pretty seaside trinkets. Perhaps you could give her some?

Requesting Silk Thread

Jel
Tish and I like to get together in the evenings and sew together.
The dear girl is always running low on silk thread and borrowing mine...
Of course, it is Tish, so I don't mind. What are bosom friends for?

Responses

General Acceptance

Jel
Thank you! I always knew you had excellent taste.

Rejection

General Rejection

Jel
This gift is very...unique. Yes, let's stick with that descriptor.
The other words that come to mind tend to skew towards the insulting.

Duplicate Weekly Gift

Jel
This gift is a little dated, don't you think?

Specific Rejection

Rejecting Ruined Food

Jel
There's a saying in the House of Omiata, and it states, "Reject that which stifles your creative spirit."
This makes my spirit shrivel up and shatter into a thousand tiny pieces.

Specific Responses

Given Coral, Shell

Jel
This color is just exquisite.
It will make a beautiful dye.

Given most Fish

Jel
What a striking color! And such a svelte, powerful form.
Yes, this is exactly what I was looking for!

Given Lunar Fairy Moth

Jel
Ah, the ever-underrated moth.
While others might prefer the illustrious butterfly, I admire the moth's elegant simplicity.
Thank you. This shall certainly inspire me.

Given Midnight Paddlefish

Jel
What a vicious looking Fish. And yet, there is a certain beauty in its ferocity.
Yes, this is exactly the inspiration I was looking for!

Given Ravenwood Lantern

Jel
I'm shocked! How could you have guessed my taste so perfectly?
It's as if we are connected at the brain.

Given Silk Thread

Jel
Wonderful! This is just what I needed to finish the detailing on my next piece.
Your patronage to the arts is deeply appreciated.