=== Alear & Anna === --- C --- [Anna] Hmm. Maybe I'm coming at this wrong. [Alear] What're you thinking about, Anna? [Anna] That's Lady Anna to you! But to answer your question, I'm brainstorming new products. [Alear] More stuff to sell, huh? [Anna] Yup. You know what Sweethearts Day is? [Alear] I think I've heard of it. It's where couples give each other gifts, right? [Anna] That's the one. [Anna] Usually people just give each other flowers, but the same old gift every year loses its luster. [Anna] So I'm out to market something mind-blowing that'll bring the spark back to Sweethearts Day! [Alear] Wow. That's a pretty lofty goal. [Anna] Quit treating me like a kid and help me out here, Divine One. [Anna] Nothing I've come up with so far has grabbed me, so I could use someone else's input. [Alear] Hmm... Let's see here. Something new for Sweethearts Day... [Alear] How about necklaces? [Anna] Haha, I see you have your finger on the pulse of the average Sweethearts Day participant. [Anna] Necklaces are almost as played-out as flowers. They're hardly going to blow anyone's mind. [Alear] I see. [Anna] Customers don't want something they can get anywhere. They want something one-of-a-kind. [Anna] The constant need to come up with goods like that is what makes my line of work so tricky. [Alear] Got it. I'll keep thinking. We'll come up with something good eventually! --- B --- [Alear] Hello, Lady Anna. Did you ever get a good idea for something to sell? [Anna] No. The idea well's run dry. [Anna] ... [Alear] Oh... Are you crying? [Anna] No! [Anna] But I am feeling a little down. You know, I tell everyone I'm not just a kid. [Anna] Stuff like this reminds me that I am─I'm a kid, and that's all there is to it. [Anna] It's why I can't think of a single new product for Sweethearts Day. [Alear] I'm sorry, Lady Anna. Though, I think I know how I can help. [Anna] Huh? [Alear] I have a new pitch for something you can sell. [Alear] I've been thinking about it for a while, actually. Here it is...handcrafted necklaces! [Anna] Necklaces again? We've been over this! [Alear] I know you mentioned that they're a pretty common Sweethearts Day gift. [Alear] But handcrafted ones would each have a unique feel to them. That's what you're after, isn't it? [Alear] I seem to remember glassblowing being a popular handicraft where you're from. [Alear] Add a string to that and you've got a necklace! [Anna] ... [Alear] Was it that bad of an idea? [Anna] No, no, I like it! This could really sell. [Anna] Aww, thanks a bunch, Divine One! You've really lit a fire under me! [Alear] Glad I could help, Lady Anna. --- A --- [Alear] How are the necklaces coming along? [Anna] Hey, Divine One! Happy to report that I'm about halfway done. [Alear] Wow. These are turning out really cute. [Anna] Credit to you for the idea. Seriously, thank you! [Anna] Sorry I complained to you before. If I can pull this off, there'll be no more complaints from me. [Alear] That's very grown-up of you. [Alear] Although everyone complains sometimes. Even adults. [Alear] If something's frustrating you, you can always talk to me about it. [Anna] I'm so happy to hear you say that! I really owe you for this, Divine One. [Anna] That reminds me. I was thinking I'd call these necklaces "Divine Dragon Pendants." [Alear] What? [Alear] I appreciate the thought, but maybe you should name them something that would sell better. [Anna] It's so cute that you're shy about it! But I'm definitely calling them that now. [Alear] Come on! Why don't you sleep on it? I'm sure you can come up with something punchier! [Anna] Lalalala! I can't hear you! [Anna] As soon as I finish the rest of these babies up, they'll sell out on day one. [Alear] Ah... Well, I guess I can let the name slide as long as you're enjoying yourself. [Alear] Fingers crossed that business booms for you, Lady Anna. --- S --- [Alear] Today's Sweethearts Day, isn't it? How's the new product selling? [Anna] Already sold out. [Alear] Really?! [Anna] Yeah, really! Those suckers practically flew off the shelves! [Alear] Wow. Congratulations, Lady Anna. [Anna] It wouldn't have happened without you, Divine One. [Alear] It's too bad I didn't get to see any of the finished necklaces, though. [Anna] Actually... I did keep one. Check it out. [Alear] Oooh! You did a great job with this. No wonder they sold so quickly. [Anna] You can keep it if you want. [Alear] Huh? You're sure? [Anna] That one wasn't for sale. It came out the best, so I set it aside just for you. [Anna] I hope you like it. [Alear] This is the best one? You really don't mind if I have it? [Anna] I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it! [Anna] I just...you know...really appreciate how much you help me out. [Alear] That's kind of you to say. [Anna] We made a good team, coming up with this product together. I'm really grateful. [Anna] So I thought you should have the best one as a sign of our friendship. [Alear] Aww. [Alear] I'm happy it worked out so well. And I'm honored to accept the necklace. Thank you. [Alear] You know what? I have a gift for you too. It's the Pact Ring. [Anna] What?! Oh, come on! That thing's way too valuable. [Alear] That's exactly why I want you to have it. The best goods are one-of-a-kind, right? [Alear] I got a memento of our great teamwork, so why shouldn't you? [Anna] True... We did come up with a smash hit, so I guess that does make us partners after all. [Anna] All right, all right, I'll take it. What a great day this is turning out to be! [Alear] Hahaha, I agree. [Anna] Right, then. Starting tomorrow, we've got a lot of work ahead of us. [Anna] First, we need to source artisans who can mass- produce those necklaces. [Anna] If you thought they sold quick before, wait until people find out the Divine Dragon wears one! [Alear] Hahaha! How mercenary of you. Never change, Lady Anna. [Alear] I can't let my business partner go soft, right? [Anna] Nope! This partnership is our ticket to fame, fortune, and finding my family!