Malachai listened intently while Ataru was talking, it was a nice chance of pace people usually were bored by dials. Maybe they just needed to see Ataru use them more often, the village they arrived at was a welcome sight. The villagers were going about their day, no matter what cultural Ataru visited he had learned most villagers were similar. They didn't care about things as silly as who was in charge of the government or what the laws were, they just wanted to eke out their existence in peace. You could see one or two leaving the village for some kind of night life or maybe training, the sound of battle was dimmed by the life of the village. The snow on top of their buildings created an image of snow jack'o lanterns with their lights. They didn't seem to use dial lights in this village, they probably didn't even know they exist. It was one of the advances in technologies that Dials help facilitate, but usually only wealthy settlements had them. Ataru would make sure once he had his own headquarters it would be fully dialed out just like his submarine.

Smiling at Malachai as he mentioned he like some dials but he wasn't exactly wealthy. Not that this was a problem for Ataru, one of the first lessons you learn as an Underworld Broker is bartering. Beli was definitely important to expand a business but if you put to much faith in a currency you'll find yourself missing many opportunities. Ataru knew that Malachai had value so he spoke to assuage his worries. "No worries I told you I'm a trader, or you could even call me a broker if you wish. I would be more than happy to make a trade, I'm currently on a tight schedule however. It was important I met someone here though, I need connections all around the seas. So for that I thank you." At that moment Ataru's Den Den Mushi started to ring. He would excuse himself for a small second while he answered it receiving the information from his Historian. It was time for him to depart, he would need to tell Malachai, a shame too he had just arrived at the village.

With a slight frown Ataru went to speak with Malachai again."That was an associate, I want to make a deal with you, next time we meet I'll give you dials and install them. In exchange I'd like one of the fantastic creatures you can raise. I'm oftly sorry about leaving so suddenly I am impressed by your animals. I've never seen someone raise them like this before. Here is my DDM information feel free to call anytime." He would probably be able to find his way home again, he had watched carefully to not become totally lost on the walk to the village. While it would definitely take him longer to get there then it would take a native he'd find his way back to it. The snow seemed to know his intentions as it was falling slower as the night.

-Exit
WC: 515/400