Celosia Trading Company: Visitors [OPEN]

Mariko looked at the building in front of her with a small amount of amazement. "Whatever seems best to you. I don't care either way. I can wait out here, or we can go inside." She said before looking over at the other. "And I don't think you need to be thankful for my choice. I made that choice because of my patient. And as soon as I have the items I need from the shipment, that you said was coming, I am going to head back and take care of them."

She paused there before speaking once more. "Also, you really shouldn't have held out on medical supplies just because there was not a business that was centered around it. There are plenty of shops in the marketplace that can sell them, even if it is in small quantities. It sounds to me, like you were stalling on it because you were looking for a business venture. Pardon me if I am wrong with that thought, but your words are making it sound exactly like that."

Mariko thought about how to answer Zandrophin's question. After she had gathered her facts and evidence, she began her answer.

"First, you need to know, if you don't already, that in Ecruteak City the Kimono Dance Theater is known for the Kimono Girls who raise Eevees if they are chosen to. My sister and I lived in the theater as part of the staff, and potential Kimono Girls. Neither of us were chosen. I was free to pursue what I wished to pursue. As I grew up I began to realize my proficiency in medicine and I sort of developed a sixth sense for what type of medicine or medical procedure was needed. When I came here, I decided to follow my passion and opened my clinic." She paused here before starting again.

"I started my clinic as a place both people and Pokemon can go for treatment. There are many places Pokemon can go when they are injured or fatigue, but not many for their Trainers, or the normal citizens. What I wanted was a place were everyone could be treated in equality. With my clinic, both trainers and their Pokemon can be healed in the same place and not have to worry about separate facilities. Also, the civilians don't have to worry about going to far from home either. My clinic is in the middle of the area where I live. Two houses away from mine. Celeste stays there a lot of the time to let me know if someone needs me. She was with me today because I was desperate to find the medical supplies I needed."

Mariko scoffed at the fact that Zandrophin doubted her.

"Sir, I know I run a business. I am not as ignorant as many people think I am. I do ask for payment, and I know how hard it is for some people to pay so I work out a payment plan with them. I also have been receiving donations from those I have helped who were grateful. The donations, I have been fighting because I feel like I haven't earned it unless I have done something. However, no matter how much I fight them, I find them on the counter whenever I leave the front to get something from my supply cabinet."

She reached into her bag and pulled out a small purse. "I use the donation money for my supplies, and the money I earn in the clinic to pay the bills. I have a small amount with me now that I can pay you up front, but I may have to pay you whatever is left at a later date." She opened the purse and showed him the amount she had with her.

"I am not some child with a foolish dream I think can just happen. I had to work to get to where I am now, and I know I will have to continue to work to make sure I can continue with what I love."

Mariko sent a glare towards Zandrophin at the threat. "I take personal offense to your threat good sir. I am not an imbecile who would cheat on an agreement! If you want to throw accusations around like that, I don't see an arrangement between the two of us unless desperation takes hold on me." She felt that small amount of dislike for the man she was feeling before grow.

When the shipment came in, she could not be happier to give the address of her clinic to the man to have the supplies delivered. Once she had she looked back at Zandrophin and nodded. "I will see you again when I have more money to pay for the shipment. Until then, however, I will refrain from coming here, if you do not mind."

Mariko left the building with a small huff. "The nerve of that man!" She couldn't help but mutter to herself as she looked around for Celeste, who had flown off somewhere before she had entered the building. Looking up, she saw Celeste pecking at the window before giving a loud trill and flying back down to her, as though she had just noticed her trainer was outside. Confused, Mariko looked closer at the window Celeste had been pecking at and noticed Zandrophin briefly in the window. With a smile, she allowed Celeste to land on her shoulder and began to walk away. What a way to have the final word.

Here Mariko was again, standing outside of one of, if not, the biggest buildings in Pyron.  Looking down at the business card, she gave a small sigh, then straightened herself into her full height, getting ready to face whatever was to come her way.  Sure Zandrophin had said that he had merely been testing her the first time they had met, and, he seemed a tad easier to converse with when he was at her clinic yesterday, but she still felt the need to keep her guard up.

On her shoulder, there for playing damage control, was Luka, since Celeste was currently back at the clinic just in case an emergency came in and Mariko was needed back at the clinic.  "Well Luka, here goes nothing."  She muttered to the Fletchling who gave a tweet of understanding.  With that, Mariko slowly began to approach the doors of the building in front of her.

Mariko merely raised an eyebrow at the greeting she was given by Zandrophin but shrugged it off.  "Just water if you don't mind."  She answered for his question about a drink.  From her shoulder, Luka gave a small shudder and readjusted himself on her shoulder since he was still getting used to resting there.  "Don't mind him, Luka is not used to being this far away from the clinic, or my home.  This is the most he has traveled outside of his Pokeball."  She commented giving the bird Pokemon a small, calming smile in hopes that it would make the Pokemon more comfortable.  Then she saw that the bird Pokemon was watching the Abra that Zandrophin seemed to always have nearby, a look of uncertainty on his face.  "I doubt he will try anything.  Calm down."  She whispered to the Pokemon raising a hand up to the Fletchling's head and giving it a few soothing pats.

She then turned her attention back to Zandrophin and cleared her throat.  "Shall we get started?"  She questioned.