trans_9 | Atelier Something Something [Open]

Ed was up and about and puttering around a small building that he had found. It was a fancy little thing that looked like it stepped out of a French boutique. Inside he had found a workspace, like it was a mechanic store, but there were vials everywhere and other assorted items. One of the rare few places that still retained some presence of the former owners.

As such, he had come up on an idea while getting better: a store for Alchemy. Not just any store, but a store designed to make little things for people that were within the realm of transmutation.

Thus, gathering loose items such as ores, junk, broken toys (he checked to make sure they weren't alive like Woody), and other such brick-a-brack, he had placed them around the shop to make it feel more welcoming.

Finally he was done, and with it came a name. The faded sign read Atelier which meant an artists studio or workroom. Thus being said, he was pouring over a list of possible names for his store, keeping in the tradition of Atelier something something.

In his haste to keep the items together, he had left the door open, awaiting visitors.

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"Eh, doesn't roll off the tongue," said Ed with a shrug. "Maybe Atelier Elric but that's a TOUCH too pretentious."

So says the man who makes maces with his face on them.

Taking the list, he nodded and read through it. "I can make these all. Looks like a big order too. Fortunately, Alchemists work fast and cheap. Cheap is a given since I can't charge anyone."

"...You sure about that?" Cue Asuna coming across one of those maces with Ed's face on it.

"That's good; can you make sure this gets sent to the W.I.T.C.H. bus asap? Possibly around the afternoon since I should be there."

"Yeah, I can do that," said Ed with a grin. "There's a lot of raw material here I can use to make these items. At least the bus'll be up and running soon too."

He gestured to a pile of random junk. "Want to see how it's done?"

"Sure; I've got some time to kill. Figuratively speaking." Asuna sat down on the nearest stool she could find - which was probably the one Ed used in the first place - and prepared to watch the master at work.

Ed grinned as he picked up a few items and placed them on the table. There was a pattern already interlaced into the workshop table, probably from the previous owner of said shop.

Rolling up his sleeves, he concentrated on the item and brought his hands together. Blue light flared with the sound of a metallic shing to it, and in an instant, the first object required was on the table. "See? Nothing to it. I could do that all day."

"Awesome..." Asuna stared in amazement as she watched the first object appear on the table almost as if by magic. Then again, if it had been magic-based she would've repelled it's effects.

"Yeah, pretty much your basic transmutation." explained Ed, running a finger across the smooth surface. "Reconstruction, deconstruction, all of it. I teach it in the Hydroponics but I've only got one or two people to do that with."

"...Nothing higher than the basics, right?" Asuna could only guess why Ed was so experienced at the ability himself and wasn't in the business of poking around. Unless it dealt directly with Negi.

Part of the girl's mind reminded her that she would have to look up a blue-haired young girl at some point in the future.

"I try to keep it that way," said Ed with a nod. "Some of that advanced stuff is pretty frustrating to deal with, considering the amount of study needed for a particular field."

"While you're here, is there anything I can make for you while I'm at it?"

"...Actually, there is." Asuna quickly used her Pactio card to summon her usual fan and changed it into a sword after a few seconds, waving it around before allowing it to vanish and putting her card away.

"You can make me miniature versions of my weapons and a silver chain-like necklace to keep them secure." She wanted tiny mementos to carry around so she'd always be reminded of her duty. Of course she'd never tell Negi or her classmates about this...!

"Not a problem." Said Ed. He knew by her look at that she really needed this, so he picked up a piece of silver and examined it. "Alright, gimme two secs here."

Setting it on the table, he clapped his hands and placed them on either side of the chunk of metal. It flashed with light as the material thinned out and reshaped itself into a long strand of links. "A bit long."

Breaking off the end, he fashioned a clasp on the two ends before reshaping the remaining material into two delicate versions of her sword and fan. One final flash of light and he attached it to the strand. "Finished. C'mere, I need to check the size of it."

"...You're gonna tempt me to try and find some work so I can pay you back for this!" Asuna muttered while making her way over to ensure that Ed got the correct size.

"Eh," remarked Ed at that as he slipped behind her and carefully put the chain around her neck, latching it in place. "Looks like it fits perfectly. And don't worry bout repaying me anyhow. I mean, maybe indulge in a spar or something but I'm pretty easy going about using my alchemy for anyone."

"Hmm...you said alchemy, and earlier you were muttering something about Alchemists..." Asuna rarely ever admired herself as she looked in a nearby mirror but had to admit - she did look good.

"I've got it! You name your store Atelier Alchemist, and we'll spar together when you've got a free day all to yourself."

Ed blinked and then chuckled. "Workshop Alchemist. I like it. It's better than Aletier Elric anyhow."

"Alright, we'll have a spar. Good enough payment for quick work." added Ed. He hadn't noticed but she was just a hair shorter than he was. A testament to how much he had been growing lately.

"Works with me." Asuna smirked broadly, already looking forward to the event. She'd noted it but kept it to herself. Wouldn't want the guy to get a big head about it, after all.

Ed grinned at that. "Tomorrow at say the Sensoriums then? I'd rather keep it to a place that I won't wind up tearing apart the place."

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