"They are, indeed," Gusai agrees as he snags another tray.
"And they're right. The cheese is good. How do you pack it to travel?"
"They are, indeed," Gusai agrees as he snags another tray.
''Some of them were made here with milk we brought from home. The temperature was low enough when we started to allow it to remain fresh. Most of the rest was protected with a coat of wax to keep them from drying up''Otomo Gusai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:11 pm
"They are, indeed," Gusai agrees as he snags another tray.
"And they're right. The cheese is good. How do you pack it to travel?"
"Transporting that much liquid had to be a challenge," Gusai notes, becoming keenly interested in the logistics. He skippers a ship, after all, and ships ship. "And as to the wax, what sort, and how thick?"
The dragon winked at the stag ''Well now Otomo-san, I can't reveal all of our secrets, yeah?''Otomo Gusai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:18 pm"Transporting that much liquid had to be a challenge," Gusai notes, becoming keenly interested in the logistics. He skippers a ship, after all, and ships ship. "And as to the wax, what sort, and how thick?"
Gusai smiles and bows his head. "Of course no, Wu-sama. I ask, though, because there are some varieties of wax that do better against salt than others, and I do sail upon the seas."
''Mmh'' Now that was something he never really considered ''That...is a good question. I not all waxes are suitable for cheeses either...mmh'' he paused to thinkOtomo Gusai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:30 pmGusai smiles and bows his head. "Of course no, Wu-sama. I ask, though, because there are some varieties of wax that do better against salt than others, and I do sail upon the seas."
He munches a bit before adding "It'd be a shame to take on a cargo I can't preserve to its destination, after all."
"That'll be something to see, for certain," Gusai says, nibbling a bit more. "I'll look forward to it. Might be able to have some kind of exchange on that, as well."
Ayumu welcomed the little family in turn, then answered:
''The Stag is far from the Dragon but I am sure trade is still possible....as for cheese we likely will still have some after this brunch. Perhaps you could take some with you on your travel back?''Otomo Gusai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:34 pm"That'll be something to see, for certain," Gusai says, nibbling a bit more. "I'll look forward to it. Might be able to have some kind of exchange on that, as well."
Gusai nods. "It'd be a useful first trial, if you can spare it. I'm told the mountains are harsh; I wouldn't deprive you and yours."
Sora adopted a wide-eyed expression.
Zhe seemed to consider the offer seriously ''Can they milk cows?''
"Shirayuki can, she talked about it when I asked her about-"
"Yep!"
''Well...I do have butter to churn: what better way to train strength and endurance?''
Gusai chuckles again.
"I'll swap 'em for their weight in cheese."
"Well, Soryu keeps trying to make leashes for the puppies, does that count?"Otomo Gusai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:11 pmGusai chuckles again.
"Swimming's good," he says. "Any experience with rope?"
"Trading by weight?" Gusai puts in, laughingly. "Do it now, when they've just eaten. Better deal for you, then."
Zhe turned to the kids ''Are you sure you don't want to? There is a lot of free cheese involved''
"Sounds to me like Dad's getting more, though..."