You don't encounter many people, but the majority that you do pass by look at you with suspicion. Among one of them, a woman whispers to her servant who starts walking away from the small group the woman was with. The woman yells at her. The servant starts reluctantly running.
The meeting place is sheltered with thick foliage from prying ears and curious passerby. A little streams gurgles as it flows through its course. Your client paces around anxiously before seeing you. They're cloaked and masked, obscuring their facial features. The mask and layers couldn't hide the temporary relief in their voice though.
"You're here," they say. "Wait, where's the crossbreed? You didn't fail did you? Were you not able to sneak in?"
I glance warily at the woman, wondering if I should be worried about what she told the servant. Maybe I'd better get out of here as soon as I've finished my business, just in case. I don't belong here, after all.
"No, I didn't fail," I reassure my client once I see them. "Bob- I mean, the crossbreed, just ran off. You didn't need it delivered straight to you, did you? Anyways, they scratched me and jumped out a window, I'm not going back after them."
(mmgh my writing is really weird rn)
Edited By Larkian on 2/5/2021 at 11:20 PM.
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Posted: 2/5/2021 at 11:22 PM
Post #112
He squints at the figure as he look at where you pointed before giving you a slight nod. "Many thanks to you for telling me. I will remember this act of kindness."
He starts moving the kids towards the entrance. "Come along, let's go back home."
One of them pouts. "Aww, but-" their protest is interrupted by the sound of shattering glass as many throwing knives break through the window. Some hit their target. The attacker seems to be focused on the Archian as many more start heading towards the bakery.
Minutes pass by and the waxwing hasn't come back yet. You spot a crumbled up tile that has a sharpened piece. It would require a bit of rolling over and a lot more of cutting through, but it might help with the ropes tied around you.
Unless you wish to not do anything suspicious in fear of possible punishment or you have anything else in mind, it might be useful to you.
To be honest, I'll probably get punished or likewise regardless of how obedient a prisoner I am. I reach for the rock, straining against my bonds.
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Posted: 2/6/2021 at 11:38 AM
Post #114
"Well, I've always liked the idea of going on an adventure and had been curious about the temples. It certainly sounds better than delivering things at least," he says and then stoops his shoulders. "Doing that is really boring and exhausting, but I had to do it so me and my dad can eat. Not anymore though."
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Posted: 2/6/2021 at 3:33 PM
Post #115
"But-but-she-She costed me a fortune!" they say, starting to lose it as they wail in misery and outrage. It's a good thing that the meeting place was far enough for people not to hear them, despite how loud they were being. "Take your payment and leave." They reach into a pocket and started to take out some copper coins. "I am never going to send you on any more missions aga-"
Bob/the mixbreed pops out of a bush and started grooming her face. "My precious Mei!" They sweep her up into their arms before remembering that you were there. "Well, I suppose you didn't completely fail me. But I'm still not hiring you again."
They hand you your payment.
+ 9 Copper Coins
(The vague idea is that 25 USD ~ 1 Copper Coin
or something like that
how much does he usually get paid per mission?)
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Posted: 2/6/2021 at 3:54 PM
Post #116
It's another winter morning in Mirance. Snow blanketed buildings and birds were migrating south. People were all bundled up in winter clothing as they went to work. Peddlers occasionally passed by, selling trinkets they claimed to be enchanted and little kids would run up to them excitedly. And your brother was in his wolf form, scratching up a perfectly good table as he gobbled up a steak cheekily.
"Adonis! Get off the table," your mother barked at him.
He ran past you, evading punishment by going to the bedroom and locking the door.
"That boy," she said and sighs. "Appoline, did you eat your breakfast yet?"
A small variety of meats, mainly deer hunted last night, some eggs, and bread was at the table.
"But-but-she-She costed me a fortune!" they say, starting to lose it as they wail in misery and outrage. It's a good thing that the meeting place was far enough for people not to hear them, despite how loud they were being. "Take your payment and leave." They reach into a pocket and started to take out some copper coins. "I am never going to send you on any more missions aga-"
Bob/the mixbreed pops out of a bush and started grooming her face. "My precious Mei!" They sweep her up into their arms before remembering that you were there. "Well, I suppose you didn't completely fail me. But I'm still not hiring you again."
They hand you your payment.
+ 9 Copper Coins
(The vague idea is that 25 USD ~ 1 Copper Coin
or something like that
how much does he usually get paid per mission?)
(He gets paid however much they want to pay him, it's more of a favor and a tip than a contract)
(omg I'm imagining her sticking her head out of the bush and it's adorable)
Wait, Bob's a girl? Oops. I shrug, not too concerned. If they wanted someone more willing to stick to the plan, they shouldn't have come to me. Besides, they didn't specify they wanted her delivered directly to them, just to free her. I pocket my payment. "Fair enough. Enjoy your, uh, animal."
I head off as fast as possible in the direction of the city limits. I want to get out of here quickly, maybe back to a place where I fit in better, since my presence here definitely hasn't gone unnoticed.
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Posted: 2/6/2021 at 4:53 PM
Post #118
It stays out of your restricted hand's reach as the rope presses on your arm and on the opposite side of your reaching hand. You yourself would have to move over to it. It's three feet away from you.
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Posted: 2/6/2021 at 5:01 PM
Post #119
Great. I further attempt to move over to the rock, trying not to make a sound.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 at 4:51 PM
Post #120
You reach the city limits that borders outer Masina, but a sentry blocks your way. Their face carries a heavy resemblance to the lady from earlier's features. They narrow their eyes at you briefly before returning to a neutral expression.
"Halt," they say. "I'll need to check you. Robberies have been happening around this area. I need to make sure you aren't a thief yourself."
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