#fenixtj

"Actually, it's a good thing we're here, right Diego? We need supplies. For the party. The kid's party."

"Right, the party, totally , hats for everyone" He reaches for his wallet "You have them in children's ssizes right?"

The man perks but only slightly "I suppose"

"And candy. We need candy."

"Any particular kind?" The Vendor says but at least he's distracted

"What do you have?"

"Liquorice, sweet pops, gobstoppers, and choco twists"

"What are the sweet pops?"

He shows them, pretty much flavored sugar on a stick

"Ok, I think these will be popular. Where do you get them?"

"Mostly from the factory outside of" he names the place "it's a small business , they make I sell some"

"Ok, we'll take some. And what about the other stuff, all from the same place?"

"No no, I buy from where I get good prices though I try to stay local"

"Excellent, let's get some of all that too. And what else do you have?"

Soon, they're sorting up various candies and hats and colorful shirts

As they do, Jess looks around to see if there's any clue as to the man's Dreams.

(Perception plus Empathy)

/roll 4

She notices a favorite Football team (Soccer ) banner on a wall.

"You like the (team)?"

"Si.." he says "They're not the most winning but you know you have to support them when they need it too"

"That sounds like a good practice, period. Football or no."

"Yes" he perks a bit

(Charisma plus Empathy or Leadership)

/roll 6

Indeed, he starts to talk about the team, and it's games, and how it meant the world to his father

Jess is in no hurry; she listens, asks the occasional question, encourages.

And Diego helps, always a talker.

The man eases and...

the door opens, and Coy comes in

Jess makes eye contact but doesn't interrupt her conversation with the shopkeeper.

Coy seems to respect this, and talks to Diego insteadd who nods

(Pause)