Vyn "Mercury in Retrograde"/Rewards

Story Summary

The main character attempts to cancel an arranged meeting with Vyn due to a leak in her apartment. Vyn suggests he might be able to help, and the MC recalls an exhibition they went to the previous weekend, where they saw a malfunctioning cybernetics display whose operator offered to let the two help repair.

The MC recalls that at the previous week's exhibition, Vyn fixed one of the mechanical arms extremely quickly, so she thinks Vyn has a good chance of repairing the leak. Vyn arrives, directs the MC to close the main valve, and takes her to a local hardware store to get tools, but she notes he's unusually distracted by his phone on the way there.

Seeing that Vyn is very distracted and possibly not used to handy work, the MC suggests she doesn't mind waiting for maintenance; Vyn insists on helping her, not wanting her to view him as unreliable. The two buy a large toolbox and return to the MC's home, and Vyn begins work immediately but sends the MC away to deliver a planned apology to her downstairs neighbor. On her way out, she hears a voice from Vyn's phone, which he explains is a message from his assistant at the research center. She returns and finds Vyn completely absorbed in the repair.

As the MC leaves to make tea, Vyn searches for more repair tips online as none of the videos he's found so far have worked. Suddenly, the repair fails, causing water to burst from the pipe again; Vyn blocks the rush of water to keep the MC dry, soaking himself in the process. The MC apologizes, assuming she didn't close the water main properly, and Vyn apologizes in return, hopeful that he won't be removed from her list of people she can rely on for help so soon after being added to it.

After getting a spare jacket from his car, the MC sends Vyn to change and takes over mopping the kitchen, noting that he's not very good at household chores and probably hires help at home. Property management calls to let the MC know a handyman is on the way, and Vyn leaves, disappointed. The handyman notes her hot and cold lines are switched and chides her for trying to fix the problem herself. Vyn calls to arrange another meeting for the next day at a book club.

The next day, Vyn and the MC go to the book club; the MC picks out a book about the language of flowers, then finds Vyn choosing a book about basic home repair. She realizes Vyn doesn't know how to repair plumbing and was looking up online tutorials the previous day, which Vyn admits to and apologizes for after paying for their books. The MC reassures him that it's nice to see there are things even he doesn't know and that he's at the top of her help list in the future.

Illustrations

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Text Messages

Text Message		Vyn: Confection Pact (After Story 3)

Text Message script

Vyn: Are you free this weekend?

Vyn: I would like to have afternoon tea with you.

How's Saturday?

You: How's Saturday afternoon?

Vyn: No problem. My weekends are all reserved for you.

I'm so excited!

You: Wow! Does this mean you're making dessert?

You: But, I've been working overtime lately... I'm not sure when I'll be free...

Vyn: I know you are busy. It is ok.

Vyn: You can come whenever you like.

Vyn: What kind of dessert would you like? I will prepare the ingredients in advance.

English afternoon tea

You: Hmm... how about a full menu English afternoon tea!

Vyn: Sure, the roses in the garden are fully bloomed as well.

Vyn: We can enjoy a quiet afternoon under the pergola.

Souffle cake

You: I suddenly have the urge for souffle cakes. But it's a hassle to make, isn't it...

Vyn: Of course not. Making desserts for you is something I greatly enjoy.

You decide.

You: Hmm... Why don't you decide?

Vyn: Alright. We will see what we are in the mood for when the day comes.

Vyn: Sometimes randomness can also be fun.

Vyn: What tea would you like with your dessert?

You decide!

You: You pick for me, Dr. Richter.

You: The tea you make are all very delicious.

Vyn: I am very happy to hear you say that.

I want Earl Grey milk tea

You: Some sweetened Earl Grey milk tea sounds good.

You: I'll put my diet on hold for the weekend!

Vyn: I guarantee you will be satisfied.

Vyn: I will see you next weekend.

Wish the weekend would come sooner

You: Haha, I can't wait!

You: I feel like the desserts are already calling out to me!

Vyn: Moving it to an earlier date is fine by me.

Vyn: I can make it for you at any time if you like it.

See you then

You: Alright. I'll see you then, Dr. Richter!

Vyn: Yes. I am hoping for the weekend to arrive sooner as well.

Text Message		Vyn: Love What You Need (After Story 6)

Text Message script

Vyn: I finished the book.

What book?

You: Umm... What book?

Vyn: The one we bought at the book club.

Vyn: I have learned all the house maintenance techniques in the book.

The one about house maintenance?

You: You mean the book about house maintenance?

Vyn: Yes, that is the one.

Vyn: I have memorized all the techniques in the book.

So fast!

You: You finished it already?

You: Wow, you really are a genius!

Vyn: If I were a genius, then things would have been different that day.

Vyn: I was able to go through it quickly because it had to do with you.

As expected of you

You: Well... you do learn faster than everyone else.

Vyn: I am actually not that great at fixing things...

Vyn: But, I am willing to learn anything that has to do with you.

Thanks

You: Thank you, Dr. Richter.

You: You have helped me a lot ever since we met.

Vyn: No need to thank me. Everything I do is of my own will.

I want to do something in return

You: I'm always the one being helped. I'd like to do something for you too.

Vyn: You do not need to do anything for me.

Vyn: Besides, you bought the book about flowers because of me, did you not?

You got me

You: Ah, so you noticed...

You: Ambushing me with something like that... I don't know what to say!

Vyn: I am happy to see that you are willing to know more about the things I like.

How'd you know

You: How did you know...

You: What if I bought it because I liked it?

Vyn: That is good too. That means we now have another interest in common.

Of course not

You: No, I didn't!

You: I just suddenly found it interesting!

Vyn: It is alright even if it is not because of me.

Vyn: It makes me happy to have another interest in common with you.

Vyn: Have you seen any flowers you liked?

Corn poppy

You: I think corn poppies are really nice!

You: White corn poppies are just like you.

Vyn: The language of flowers for white corn poppies is comforting.

Vyn: I am happy to hear that you find me to be someone reliable.

Roses

You: I think roses are really beautiful!

You: It also embodies all sorts of emotions.

Vyn: I really like roses too.

Vyn: It is strong and beautiful, just like you.

Not particularly

You: Not any in particular...

You: Are there any flowers you would recommend?

Vyn: I really like roses.

Vyn: It is strong and beautiful, just like you.

Vyn: I have this flower in my garden. If you would like, you can come look at them at my place.

Story Locations

Main Character's Residence
Your Residence

Misc
Exhibition Hall

Stellis
Street

Misc
Book Club