SavageBob wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2018 7:21 pm
Vesper's legitimately interested in the Ithorian's practice, but she's also wondering if she might 1) supplement her emergency medkit with some other materials (making it functionally equivalent to the Physician's Kit from the F&D core rulebook), or 2) learn where she and the others might go to get some medical supplies for the Rebellion. Or both.
I sense a desire to dance around topics rather than asking direct questions! To get what you want, you'll have to ask!
I am always in the habit of letting players go for what they want, within reason. A Physician's Kit is only 300cr more than what you have (375cr with trade-in value, not factoring in Negotiation check). Only Rarity 2, rather commonplace. Sure, you could purchase one easily enough...perhaps from Muhmed since he likely has one on-hand. It might be a better RP contact to trade out and develop a trusting rapport with him (perhaps for future supply runs).
I see two options (but feel free to suggest more).
1) Charm: complimentary dialog, a "donation" of credits to his business/clinic, etc... might entice him to trade out a few things to upgrade your kit. The kits don't look drastically different. Still, there'd be some costs. Failures or threats would worsen it. Successes or Advantages would make it better.
2) Credits Talk: Negotiation for item. Talking business. Trade-in.
Both checks would get +1 Boost for relating to him in the medical field already. Both difficulties is 2 Purple. Both of your skills are GG, so it's only a matter of 'how' you'd like to do it. Does Vesper warm up to people and develop relationships or does she keep things at a professional-only level?
Either way, you'll have to ask and make a check.
Asking to purchase bulk supplies? That'd take more directness, as well.