[X][Research] Twenty Points of Research may be expended to permanently eke out a buffer of energy for the host. (Taylor may temporarily obtain Magical Power Rank A for one scene, once per month.
[X][Research] One point of Research may be expended to grant additional power for the host (Taylor will receive Magical Power Rank B for one month.)
-[x][Research] Gift [Negotiator] Research Data.
--[x][Research] (Cost: 20 research) [Negotiator] is being coy. They have an entire database now of the Elemental Language of Water, and their own little notes and quirks written in the margins. They just aren't going to give it to you without something in return. (Taylor gains Aqua Compiler, enabling freeform use of many Water Runes and Phonems, Lisa gains Magic)
[X][Otherworld] Ignore the Trinity of Realities for now. You've got plenty to do in this world as is. (Other actions are more effective)
-[X][Project] Reinforcements. A mana engine and enchanted magical materials could allow you to turn your entire shop into a veritable fortress. Good luck ripping up the building when the foundations are reinforced with Stonebond, Underdog Rock and Sisyphium.