Price Comparison

Price Comparison is a Daily Commission in Aaru Village, Sumeru.
==Steps==
# Talk to Azalai
#* The player's choice will determine the text in the next Quest Step and the quest marker location. This can be changed by talking to Azalai again.
# Learn about the situation from ((Rama/Jut)/(Butrus/Jahangir))
# Report back to Azalai
==Gameplay Notes==
* The player is free to choose Rama or Jut, Butrus or Jahangir regardless of which dialogue options were chosen.
==Rewards==
This commission also rewards an additional .
==Dialogue==
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Azalai, optional)
:Azalai: (Just think about all the trouble I have to go through for every batch of goods... *sigh*)
;(Talk to Azalai)
:Azalai: I'll have to ask Raef to find someone...
: Why the long face?
:Azalai: What are you looking to buy, Traveler? I'm afraid that we may be somewhat out of stock.
: So that's what troubles you?
:Azalai: Yes... This is a desert village, so shipment has always been troublesome for us.
:Azalai: Whenever I want to source some wares, I need to ask those who happen to leave the village to place an order for me, then transport it to the village together with Raef.
:Azalai: One way or another, my business costs are slowly rising. To make ends meet, I have no other choice than to increase my prices.
:Azalai: Thankfully, the people of this village understand my predicament and are willing to support my business, otherwise... I would've gone bankrupt a long time ago.
:Azalai: But, alas... I can't find anyone who's planning to leave the village, and Raef and his crew aren't always available...
:Azalai: If I'm unlucky, some low-volume goods may be out of stock soon...
: And those goods are...
::Azalai: They are all daily essentials. Even though I'm usually quick to source them, they sell even quicker.
::Azalai: I'm running a small business, so I can't always buy large volumes.
: If only you could find a long-term business partner...
::Azalai: It's not like I haven't considered that, but look around you.
::Azalai: Shipping goods into the village and running business here aren't exactly easy.
:Azalai: Ahem... that's a topic for another day. Traveler, perhaps you are getting ready to leave the village?
===Spice Version===
:Azalai: I've been wanting to source some spices and need someone to place an order for me... Could you assist me with this?
: Leave it to me.
: So spices are out of stock in your store?
::Azalai: I wouldn't say we've run out completely... but given how big the sales volumes are, it's always better to have some more in stock.
:Azalai: Let me see... spices are fairly priced and the quality is... serviceable.
:Azalai: has recently got his hands on some novelty spices — the quality's quite promising. I'd like to give them a shot, just to see if there's any demand, but I'm not sure about the price point...
:Azalai: But my budget for this purchase is limited, so deciding which supplier to choose isn't going to be easy...
:Azalai: Traveler, please check out both suppliers and pick one to place an order with.
:Azalai: Oh, one more thing. Whenever I commissioned someone to place an order for me in the past, I'd ask them to look for a relatively cheap price point.
:Azalai: I'd like you to do the same. Please remember to look for the cheaper supplier.
:Azalai: The business strategy that's been working in Aaru Village so far is "selling more at a lower profit margin."
: I'll check out what has to offer first...
::Azalai: Thank you in advance. I'll mark her location on the map for you.
: I'll check out what has to offer first...
::Azalai: Thank you in advance. I'll mark his location on the map for you.
:Azalai: Alright, come back anytime if you have any additional questions.
:;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Azalai again)
:Azalai: How did it go? Have you placed an order yet?
: About location...
::Azalai: You can't find her exact location? Okay... I'll mark that spot on the map for you.
: About location...
::Azalai: You can't find his exact location? Okay... I'll mark that spot on the map for you.
:Azalai: You should be good to go now. I'm counting on you, Traveler.
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;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Rama, optional)
:Rama: (It's difficult to do business...)
;(Talk to Rama)
:Rama: Welcome! Want to buy some spices? We have all the usuals, and all at affordable prices!
: About Azalai's order...
:Rama: Huh? Azalai asked you to place an order for him? No problem at all...
:Rama: It's just that he used to ask the Eremites to source his goods, and this time, he commissioned an Adventurer...
:Rama: Ahem! What's his budget today? Let's see... Ooh, quite a bit.
:Rama: Uh, if you place an order at my store, the spices supplied by me should last him for a long while.
:Rama: As for the selling price... Just like before, I suggest setting a slightly lower price point. That's an easy way to boost sales.
: I'd like to place my order here.
::Rama: Oh! Thanks for your patronage! Please wait a moment while I make preparations and arrange delivery.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I'll try my luck elsewhere.
::Rama: Okay... Come back and tell me if you change your mind.
;(Talk to Rama again)
:Rama: Made up your mind yet? Want to place your order with me?
: I'd like to place my order here.
::Rama: Thanks for your patronage! Please wait a moment while I make preparations and arrange delivery.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I'll try my luck elsewhere.
::Rama: Alright. But hurry up, please. If you wait too long, I may be out of stock.
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;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Jut, optional)
:Jut: (We're having fewer customers lately...)
;(Talk to Jut)
:Jut: Hi, are you shopping for spices?
: About Azalai's order...
:Jut: For this amount... He won't be able to buy much. However, my spices are worth a lot of Mora.
:Jut: Well... Since it's his order, I'll add my two cents. As a friend, I don't really recommend him to buy from me.
:Jut: From what I gathered about business in Aaru Village... I'd say that "selling more at a lower price point" is the way to go.
:Jut: Simply put, it's about selling goods of passable quality for a relatively low price, and selling large quantities fast as a way to make a quick return on the invested capital.
:Jut: Conversely, if he tries to sell expensive high-quality goods in Aaru Village, the return will be slow.
:Jut: But this is just my opinion. It's up to him what kind of goods he decides to sell.
: I'd like to order from you.
::Jut: Alright. I'll go prepare the goods then.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I'll try my luck elsewhere.
::Jut: All good. If you still want to order from me, feel free to come back anytime.
;(Talk to Jut again)
:Jut: How's it going? Made up your mind yet?
: I'd like to order from you.
::Jut: Alright. I'll go prepare the goods then.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I'll try my luck elsewhere.
::Jut: I understand. We're talking about no small sums. Careful consideration is highly advised, indeed.
===Dried Fish Version===
:Azalai: I've been wanting to source some Dried Fish and need someone to place an order for me... Could you assist me with this?
: Leave it to me.
: I thought everyone would dry fish on their own...
::Azalai: Hahaha... Trust me, Traveler. Drying fish out in the desert is not a good idea...
:Azalai: Let me see... Dried Fish are fairly priced and the taste is... acceptable.
:Azalai: has been using a new Dried Fish recipe recently — people say that the flavor is really good thanks to all the spices.
:Azalai: I'd like to give them a shot, just to see if there's any demand, but I'm not sure about the price point...
:Azalai: But my budget for this purchase is limited, so deciding which supplier to choose isn't going to be easy...
:Azalai: Traveler, please check out both suppliers and pick one to place an order with.
:Azalai: Oh, one more thing. Whenever I commissioned someone to place an order for me in the past, I'd ask them to look for a relatively cheap price point.
:Azalai: I'd like you to do the same. Please remember to look for the cheaper supplier.
:Azalai: The business strategy that's been working in Aaru Village so far is "selling more at a lower profit margin."
:Azalai: I'm counting on you, Traveler.
: I'll check out what has to offer first...
: I'll check out what has to offer first...
:Azalai: Thank you in advance. I'll mark his location on the map for you.
:Azalai: Alright, come back anytime if you have any additional questions
:;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Azalai again)
:Azalai: How did it go? Have you placed an order yet?
: About location...
: About location...
:Azalai: You can't find his exact location? Okay... I'll mark that spot on the map for you.
:Azalai: You should be good to go now. I'm counting on you, Traveler.
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;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Butrus, optional)
:Butrus: (I need to make more Dried Fish.)
;(Talk to Butrus)
:Butrus: Welcome! Are you looking for fish? Then you've come to the right place! There are no fish fresher than mine. Ask that cat over there if you don't believe me.
: About Azalai's order...
:Butrus: Huh... Azalai is looking to source some Dried Fish from me? No worries.
:Butrus: This amount of Mora is enough to buy a large quantity of Dried Fish. It should last him for a while.
:Butrus: Though my Dried Fish is... well... faithful to the original flavor! No spices or anything like that.
: I'd like to place my order here.
::Butrus: Alright! Hehe... I'll go pick out some Dried Fish and get someone to deliver his order to him in a bit.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I'll try my luck elsewhere.
::Butrus: Huh? Fine... Go ahead and compare prices.
::Butrus: But I can't really afford to give you another discount. I won't make any profit otherwise.
;(Talk to Butrus again)
:Butrus: What say you? Want to order Dried Fish from me?
: I'd like to place my order here.
::Butrus: Alright! Hehe... I'll go pick out some Dried Fish and get someone to deliver his order to him in a bit.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I'll try my luck elsewhere.
::Butrus: Don't be too long or there won't be any Dried Fish left.
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;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Jahangir, optional)
:Jahangir: (I'm exhausted. I need to get some rest later...)
;(Talk to Jahangir)
:Jahangir: Welcome! Would you like to have a bite? Everything's freshly made.
: About Azalai's order...
:Jahangir: Ahaha, sure! I told him my Dried Fish is famous far and wide and will definitely sell for a good price.
:Jahangir: This amount of Mora will get you some Dried Fish. Just say the word and I'll make a fresh batch for you.
: You'll start drying it now?
:Jahangir: Of course not! What I meant was going to my warehouse to take the Dried Fish out and seasoning them to elevate their flavor profile.
:Jahangir: Wait a minute... With the cost considered, you won't be able to buy that much Dried Fish after all.
: I'd like to place my order here.
::Jahangir: Okay! I'll send one of my employees to deliver the order when I'm done making Dried Fish.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I—I'm going to look elsewhere...
::Jahangir: Huh? No need to rush, the price is negotiable. Besides, you won't find such tasty Dried Fish anywhere else!
;(Talk to Jahangir again)
:Jahangir: Hey, have you decided yet? One word and I'll start prepping the everything.
: I'd like to place my order here.
::Jahangir: Okay! I'll send one of my employees to deliver the order when I'm done making Dried Fish.
:;(Obtain )
:;(Proceeds to next quest step)
: I—I'm going to look elsewhere...
::Jahangir: Huh? Didn't I say you wouldn't find such tasty Dried Fish elsewhere? There's not much to think about...
===Ending===
;(Talk to Azalai)
:Azalai: How's it going, Traveler? Did you place the order for me?
: I did.
:;(Opens item selection screen)
:
;(If Rama's Receipt was submitted)
::Azalai: Hm... Ordered from Rama's? Should be alright.
::Azalai: Her spices are both cheap and of good quality, very popular with the people of this village. Once they arrive, selling them shouldn't be a problem.
::Thanks for your help, Traveler. This is your remuneration. And this Mora, please take it along, too.
::Azalai: That miser Rama though... I've ordered so many times from her, and she never gave me a discount.
;(If Jut's Receipt was submitted)
::Azalai: Ordered from Jut's? Are the prices high? Well, I'll have to raise my price point to match the cost then.
::Azalai: But these spices seem to be of very high quality. I should not worry about selling them...
::Azalai: By the way, Traveler, this is your remuneration.
;(If Butrus' Receipt was submitted)
::Azalai: I see, the quality of Butrus' Dried Fish is always reliable, and the quantity... not bad at all.
::Azalai: When the goods arrive, I'll have to send some to doctor Maruf as thanks for treating my leg injury last time.
::Azalai: There's also Raef and Fodil, they helped me unload cargo...
::Azalai: Ahem! Thanks for your help, Traveler. This is your remuneration. And this Mora, please take it along, too.
::Azalai: Fortunately, you ordered from Butrus. Giving some Dried Fish away shouldn't be a problem considering the order quantity.
;(If Jahangir's Receipt was submitted)
::Azalai: Purchased from Jahangir? The price is... *gasp* How can it be so pricey? What spices does he use? Mora itself?
::Azalai: It's nothing I can't handle. Worst case scenario, I'll cut the Dried Fish up and sell it that way.
::Azalai: Ah... Um, here is your payment, Traveler. Thank you for your help.
::Azalai: How many pieces can these be cut into?
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