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[opportunitycosts]

Alvin will have acquired his own little carrier pigeon to send messages, so he'll have one stationed at the main carrier pigeon place that will come and find him.

In the meanwhile, this is the entry for any private messages that are delivered via the carrier pigeon system.

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[opportunitycosts]

His name is Ludger, and he just arrived here, actually. I haven't had too much of his cooking, but what I have had is definitely professional. In fact that's what he wants...to do as a career.

[He started off with his usual casual demeanor, but his voice falters at the last part.]

[young_oldman]

Is something wrong?

[Lu Meng can't help but ask with concern, because usually nothing gets Alvin down. He doesn't even expect an answer but...well, it's always safer to ask than not.]

[opportunitycosts]

Ah... No it's fine. [He just flashes Lu Meng a brief grin.] Guess it's something a little more personal.

Anyway, trust me—once you've tasted their cooking, you'll be coming back for more.

[And he did just change the topic and swung it around.]

[young_oldman]

I'll be sure to set my standards accordingly.

[And Lu Meng just picks off from where Alvin ended, no further questions asked...for now.]

Will you be including any native meals from Empatheias itself? If we're introducing some of our cuisine to the people here, then it would make sense for the reverse as well.

[opportunitycosts]

It's part of the plan. Can't have a complete cultural exchange without also welcoming their stuff as well.

But being able to use local produce like the ones you brought should help give us a leg up in that department, especially if we can promote it.

[young_oldman]

I'd like for your chefs to come along with us too then. Maybe not all at once [Milla's spicyness can be kinda off-putting] but eventually, it would put the villagers' minds at ease that their harvests are being put to good use. And the farmers' wives might have a recipe or two that's not common here in the city.

[opportunitycosts]

Not a bad idea. Plus they would know what to look for.

How about this. You and I go there first so I can get a feel for them. Then we can take Ludger and...probably Milla down so they can get a look. Don't want to overwhelm them all at once.

[young_oldman]

Agreed.

I'll be there for any negotiations between your restaurant and the farmers as well. I'd like to see a situation that works out for both your restaurant and for the village.

[opportunitycosts]

Sounds like a plan then.