[She can't help but laugh briefly - amused and charmed. It's sweet how he seems a little uncertain, and even though she's not sure for the reason behind his confusion, she'll take the chance to explain herself.]
I think it is a very lovely painting... Ah - I do not know how much to offer?
In my mind, it has merely been a window piece. So, yes, I am a little surprised. Pleasantly so, though.
[And here they reach an impasse because Yusuke's not sure how much to ask for. The canvases hadn't been as expensive as they'd usually be, but there was still paint and time cost to consider. How long had he spent on it?
??? What do?
If he'd spent about $50 on his materials, and worked about 12 hours on the work itself, as it's not a huge canvas... and if he gives himself $20 a hour for his work and the time devoted to it...?]
she hums thoughtfully as she wanders closer to wherever he is, looking thoughtful]
Or.... $300? Ah - художник? You are the artist, yes? [Or so she assumes, since he's the one making up... the price....] It is small... but a tip for your troubles too.
[for having to part with his?? beautiful painting???? for engaging in the exchange of money for goods and services??
That was easy. He likes money. And that seems like a fair price.]
Ah, yes I am.
[I mean. He's not going to argue with some extra money. Especially when it's going to someone who seems so genuinely delighted with what he has created - she'd... asked for it specifically, after all.]
Hang on, let me get it out of the window for you before any finalising of sales. You should at least have a closer look at it first.
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fabrefactions) wrote2017-08-26 12:53 pm
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[She can't help but laugh briefly - amused and charmed. It's sweet how he seems a little uncertain, and even though she's not sure for the reason behind his confusion, she'll take the chance to explain herself.]
I think it is a very lovely painting... Ah - I do not know how much to offer?
But I want to give all that it is worth.
[TERRIBLE AT HAGGLING]
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[And here they reach an impasse because Yusuke's not sure how much to ask for. The canvases hadn't been as expensive as they'd usually be, but there was still paint and time cost to consider. How long had he spent on it?
??? What do?
If he'd spent about $50 on his materials, and worked about 12 hours on the work itself, as it's not a huge canvas... and if he gives himself $20 a hour for his work and the time devoted to it...?]
... $290, perhaps?
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[UNFLINCHINGLY.
congrats on the money.
she hums thoughtfully as she wanders closer to wherever he is, looking thoughtful]
Or.... $300? Ah - художник? You are the artist, yes? [Or so she assumes, since he's the one making up... the price....] It is small... but a tip for your troubles too.
[for having to part with his?? beautiful painting???? for engaging in the exchange of money for goods and services??
don't mind the reverse haggling]
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That was easy. He likes money. And that seems like a fair price.]
Ah, yes I am.
[I mean. He's not going to argue with some extra money. Especially when it's going to someone who seems so genuinely delighted with what he has created - she'd... asked for it specifically, after all.]
Hang on, let me get it out of the window for you before any finalising of sales. You should at least have a closer look at it first.
[Please excuse him a moment!]
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Ah! Please - thank you...!
[don't mind her getting starry-eyed]
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Please hold it at the edges, until you are able to get a frame for it.