>>6339846Well, at least you've been handsomely compensated for your suffering. In a way, it <span class="mu-i">almost</span> counts as a successful hunt, right? Actually, how much will the Talons Guild make off of that juicy bounty...? Well, best not to think about it. For now, some much-needed retail therapy may restore your spirits.
"Hell yes!" Hassan replies, putting an arm around your shoulders, an unwise movement that leaves his robe in a revealing position. "I know just the place."
The shopping arcades and department stores have changed quite a bit since you were last in Chaotzakka, but the items on offer have only multiplied. You walk down an avenue like a pair of recently-escaped lunatics in your robes. Hassan leads you to a garishly-decorated, multi-storey department store where every inch of the inner walls is covered in discount items, or flyers advertising discount items. The in-store lighting dazes you, while the looping background jingle soothes you. Hassan loses himself in the building, while you carefully browse, trying to put today's events in the back of your mind for now, holding on tight to your envelope.
You buy many things: a new backpack, a wristwatch, a case for your sorry rifle, new underwear and undershirts, a whetstone for your saber, batteries for your PepBoy Pocket Color (why not), candy, processed foods with colorful mascots on the packaging, even a cheap flip phone and a phone charm to boot... you are filling up a bag with your purchases, but the whole thing is coming out pretty cheap.
Though this isn't a specialized store, there's a section for secondhand clothes, army surplus, game-hunting gear, and miscellaneous accessories in large piles. You figure you should put together a decent outfit for your future hunting excursions. But what should you focus on...?
>Protection. Body armor, heavy boots, and fire-retardant clothes, at the cost of speed.>Tactics. Camo clothes, wetwork boots, and night-vision binoculars, at the cost of durability.>Style. Cool clothes in pricey fabrics and fashionable ankle-length boots, at the cost of practicality. 