∞ 68: Relaxing in a new setting [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[This is a kind of pampering Albert hasn't had ... well, ever. Places he had visited throughout his own world paled in comparison to the modern conveniences this hotel offers. This evening, unlike previous evenings that he spent on his balcony or chilling near the pub, Albert's in the pool.

Well, the pool or the hot tub, depending on when you might come across him. He may even be enjoying a glass of wine, which could be a bad thing if you don't know a thing or two about the effects of hot tubs and alcohol.

This is a very rare opportunity. Might as well take advantage of a few perks, right?]

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[silversnowfall]

[sorry Albert, her hair is still up, to keep it away from the water. But it's a much more casual 'up' than her usual?]

Good evening to you as well, Albert.

[chikaidestroyer]

[Well, it's definitely something different! Albert swirls his wine idly as he speaks.] It's nice that this park accommodates all tastes. [And he's referring to the fact that he wouldn't spend time on most of the attractions outside of the hotel.]

[silversnowfall]

Yes. ...Especially at the end of the day.

[Peony dragged her all over the park trying out rides. ...It was...how to put it nicely? Trying?]

...It's a bit more familiar for me, particularly. There is a hotel resembling this one in my home.

[chikaidestroyer]

Is your hometown a tourism spot, then? [He's been carrying several conversations about tourism lately. He wonders how these worlds can be that peaceful.]

I THINK

[silversnowfall]

It's a resort city. ...By decree of the Emperor.

[well. It hasn't been all that peaceful. But business is business even in turmoil]

[chikaidestroyer]

An interesting way to add to the imperial economy.

[silversnowfall]

Perhaps the only way to get any real business into Keterburg.

[chikaidestroyer]

Is that so? What is Keterburg like?

[silversnowfall]

It's in the northern regions of Auldrant, so it's quite cold and snow-covered for most of the year. The terrain around the port and the city is...inhospitable, as well.

[chikaidestroyer]

And you are the governness of the region. What kind of issues do you run into with the constant threats of snow and ice?

[silversnowfall]

...Those kinds of issues, naturally. Heavy snowfall and even avalanches are always possible. It's the worst when we need to close the port, but safety comes before business.

And there are the monsters that thrive in the cold. We're not attacked often in the city itself, but people traveling into Keterburg from the port are taking that risk.

[chikaidestroyer]

Was Keterburg built in the foothills, then? If avalanches are an issue, it sounds as if the city was built at the base of the mountains instead of the middle of a valley.

Traveling tourists, I presume. Unless you have other products indigenous to the area?

[silversnowfall]

...Things get unpredictable at times. [not explaining about the world and Sephiroth and definitely not replicas of dead people]

There are fish, and in the warmer months we can mine in the mountains...but the dangers of that are... [sigh] It's rather more complicated than I can explain without some sort of...comprehensive history of Auldrant.

[chikaidestroyer]

I'll have to take your word for it. [Awww. But explaining the almost-destruction of your world is such an intriguing subject!]

It sounds as if your world varies quite differently from other worlds I've heard about. Auldrant's calendar has over 600 days to it, correct?

[silversnowfall]

One year is 765 days. Thirteen months.

[chikaidestroyer]

Ah, that's it. Guy had listed the months at one point.