Captain Braunsfeld Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Pontelli. Busy market street. A client enters a shop. Dr. Thaum: Hello there. Fred the shopkeeper: Hello Dr. Thaum. An honour to see you here. What can I do for you? Dr. Thaum: Where is that bonehead Callaghan? I thought I'd seen him run into this very boutique. Fred the shopkeeper (looks under his desk): No, Sir, there's nobody in here but meself. Dr. Thaum: So what should I be buying here? A parrot? Fred: Sorry, we're right out of parrots. But I got a nice choice of cauldrons. Dr. Thaum (unimpressed): Hmmm. Fred: Or tulips. They are all the rage, Sir. Dr. Thaum: Tulippps? Those flowery-thingies? Fred: Precisely. Dr. Thaum: Well, how much for that red one over there? Fred: The "Ad Rem" will be half a dubloon. Dr. Thaum: Such much? Well, I'll have two then, still. Fred: They are in high demand. But rest assured, you made a good deal here. Maybe in a week or two you could sell them again for 2 dubloons. Dr. Thaum: If they don't wither until then. Well, thanks and bye. (leaves, shouting "Callaghan" while entering the street again). (next person enters) Fred: Hello,Sir. What can I do for you? Ismael Oldton: You're a shopkeeper? You're into money?`Well, old chap, I got a great new idea for coins! Fred (to himself): Oh dear, it is that strange guy from Corrington that everyone is talking about. Ismael Oldton: Let me quickly explain. It is really easy and forward-looking. The main coin you will have is pnence. Fred: A pnence? Ismael: Don't interrupt. Yes, a pnence. But there is more, of course. If you assemble 13 pnence, then you will get a shnilling. Fred: A shnilling? Ismael: Don't interrupt. With a shnilling, you will be very well off. But better, of course, with the next mighty coin: The shnilling-six-pnence. Fred: What will that buy? Ismael: Don't know. But much more than a pnence, that is for sure. Fred: Have you thought this through, Sir? Ismael: Of course, I am doing nothing else. This will be revolutionary!!! He he. Fred: I'm afraid Sir, but we're closing. Ismael: What? At four in the afternoon? Fred: Such are the rules here in Eslandolea. Ismael: Ok, ok, I will enlighten you further on another day. Till then fare thee well! (Leaves) Fred: (sighs and quickly locks the door behind Ismael). (to himself:) I sold quite a lot of those tulips today. I probably should secure my supply. Then I can make a fortune! Of dubloons, of course, not of pnences, schmences... The story so far: Something for a Lady Buying Some Flowers Captain Cookies next move Gray's Universal Store What is he doing here? (You are here) (Dr. Thaum appears by forgiveness by Professor Thaum) The Tulip Traders Tulips in the Garden The first LTP Those Terrible Tulips The first LTP - continued The Holdup Neighbourhood Watch and a New Idea Tulips ... and sistershipping A Good Idea? A modern coin system - and someone buys a house The Final Tulip Duel (official end of the story line) Tulips of Pontelli - 1st Epilogue New Projects 2nd Tulip Epilogue 3rd Tulip Epilogue - Back at HQ Edited January 4, 2022 by Captain Braunsfeld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted October 3, 2021 Nice shop, I especially noticed the cash register. Fred is right to close the shop quickly before more idiots come in. Ismael Oldton seems crazy, such stupid coins will never exist. I find the stories interesting and funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted October 4, 2021 What a nice collection of those big round pots you have... Great little shop interior. But does the poor shopkeeper have to stand all day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted October 4, 2021 Nice vignette, I like the unseriousness of the story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evancelt Posted October 4, 2021 Haha another fun silly build Nice work The scrolls work well as shelf supports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted October 8, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 7:51 PM, NOD said: Nice shop, I especially noticed the cash register. Fred is right to close the shop quickly before more idiots come in. Ismael Oldton seems crazy, such stupid coins will never exist. I find the stories interesting and funny. You noticed the cash register! I'm happy that you like my silly stories. On 10/4/2021 at 4:34 PM, Kai NRG said: What a nice collection of those big round pots you have... Great little shop interior. But does the poor shopkeeper have to stand all day? Yepp, he has successfully sold his only chair! On 10/4/2021 at 5:32 PM, Fraunces said: Nice vignette, I like the unseriousness of the story Thank you, Sir! On 10/4/2021 at 8:40 PM, evancelt said: Haha another fun silly build Nice work The scrolls work well as shelf supports Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted October 8, 2021 Great story - now we finally know what this new Corrie currency is all about... The honey pot and cash register are great - can it do pnence? 5 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Yepp, he has successfully sold his only chair! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
