Semper Fi Jieitai: GATE x Male Reader

Chapter 19: Blades in the Shadow

RONDEL

Y/N POV:

After that rather awkward introduction to Lelei's sister Arpeggio. We decided we needed some fresh air. Had to get away form all those dusty ass books. Lelei  brought outside to near a fountain for a better introduction.

Lelei: I would like to introduce her properly. This is Mimoza, she's a wizard and a great sage. She's one of the elders of Rondel.

Mimoza: Nice to meet you.

Y/N: You as well ma'am.

Mimoza: So how long has it been, Rory?

Itami: Huh?

Lelei: I had no idea.

Mimoza: *playful laugh* We traveled together awhile back. About 50 years ago, doesn't that sound right? Rory?

Rory:*holding back laughter* Mimoza...you're so...old.

Mimoza: Oh my, yes I am. I've earned some wrinkles haven't I? Sure you're jealous. So I heard that you went on a little holiday to the other side of the Gate. What was it like over there.

Rory: Hmm...It was just lovely...the streets were nice and impeccably clean.

Y/N: (We also got shot at a hot spring.)

Tuka: Every shop had a wide variety of products. And look liked they were doing well.

Lelei: I especially liked their wonderful bookstores...

Itami: Lelei?

Lelei: They had book from every field you can think of. Sold at affordable prices even for commoners.

Mimoza: The commoners can buy books?

Lelei: In Japan, the ability to publish books is very accessible. There was even a market with books by amateurs for sale.

Mimoza: Oh dear dear. That would be incredible to have books for everyone.

Arpeggio: Oh no no no no! That's one thing that can never happen! Never ever ever ever!...If my magic encyclopedia that I copied by hand nigh after night were to go down in price...

She continues to ramble.

Itami: What is wrong with her?

Lelei: One of Arpeggio's jobs is a scribe writing books. She's upset how cheap they are to make and how easy her job is.

Y/N: Wait till she finds out about the Internet. That would most likely kill her.

Mimoza: Her specialty is in mineral magic, which can be rather pricey in order to maintain.

Y/N: Really?

Arpeggio squats down still rambling Lelei walks up to her to calm her down.

Arpeggio:...AND if if books prices go down on top of that...I don't even know if I can work anymore if book prices go down...Ugh...How will I pay for food and rent? I'll get kicked out if I miss another payment...

Lelei: Now don't you worry. I'm sure the price won't drop right away. That would be far into the future.

Arpeggio: You sure about that?...WELLLL why didn't you say so, you trying to scare me?!...

She once again starts to ramble.

Mimoza: Anyway, like I said...she's a mineral specialist. Which means she could really be of help for your resource survey. 

Itami: That sounds great, would you be up for that?

Y/N: You would be a very valuable asset, and you would be well compensated for it.