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Post by ThRevanchist on May 29, 2017 0:35:43 GMT
Nodding solemnly, Thoron replied, "Yes, it happens all too often... Really though, those are just ways to dress up the same thing." Another nod, and then he asked, "...You know, I have no interest in downing another glass of... This. In fact, I think I could do for a walk. Yes... So, what say I leave you off with another drink, and go put that foolish fantasy of yours to rest." With any luck, 'they' would still be there. Or, at worst, they would learn what sort of location was preferred. And in the worst case, they knew where to find this particular target again...
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Post by Moriya on May 29, 2017 3:12:12 GMT
Silas looks at his glass and swirls the drink a time or two, thinking. "It comes out to the same thing, more or less. We're looking for a specific brand of trouble. After all, there are some skills that aren't as useful in higher districts." Silas looks back at the woman. He is, of course, referring to the combat skills of half of the team. They're looking for a fight at the arena. "I've heard a rumor or two, but nothing to start on the right path."
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Post by DataNinja on May 29, 2017 6:31:45 GMT
Soleil
"You also said that it's just going to get dumped," the man says, exasperated.
Thoron
"Huh?" The man says, looking at Thoron, with confusion. "I don't understand you. Well, I get the 'drink' part, but, other than that..."
Silas
"We?" She asks, cocking an eyebrow and staring at Silas. "And who might that be? It's a rare person down here that actively seeks out trouble, after all. Most try and do quite the opposite. And, a specific brand? You'll have to elaborate a bit more. We have plenty of trouble down here."
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Post by ThRevanchist on May 29, 2017 16:42:00 GMT
Meeting his confusion with patience - they may well be at the cusp of their first lead, after all, some care was ideal - Thoron explained, "It really is simple. I have had my fill of this bar, at least for now, but, like you, still need a way to occupy my time. So, you could point me off where I might find those people to whom you referred, in exchange for your preferred drink; prolong the inevitable just a bit further, if nothing else?"
...had he overestimated what this target could understand? Or perhaps he actually didn't know where to meet back up with what might have been his old colleagues, or else suppliers? Well, that was something to address as it came up, no sense worrying just yet.
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Post by Major on May 29, 2017 18:51:35 GMT
"Considering you would be paid for it and the goal of any business is to make money, why would you care if I drank it, dumped it, or gave it to a cute girl?"
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Post by Moriya on May 29, 2017 21:11:23 GMT
While the woman's reaction may be more confusion than genuine interest, Silas will take what he can get. He ignores the 'we' part of her question and finally gets to the heart of his request. "I mean fighting. Sure, there are sports and buried arenas further up, but not if you're looking for something... rougher."
The woman words imply that she might be connected to multiple kinds of trouble. Hopefully she'll be willing to direct the team toward the right kind.
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Post by DataNinja on May 30, 2017 1:55:39 GMT
Thoron
"Uh... I guess that makes sense?" He doesn't exactly sound too sure of himself. "Uh, bartender, you got a pen or something I can use?" Once one gets passed over, he scrawls a barely legible address on the back of a receipt, and passes it over. "Now, about that drink..."
Soleil
"Because," the man explains, "It makes this place look bad if people don't drink our drinks. If they just get dumped, that reflects poorly on them, and people might decide to go elsewhere."
Silas
"I think I catch your drift," she says. "You're looking for something, shall we say... unorthodox? Perhaps a little lacking in the humanity of it all? I... might be able to arrange something. Depending on if it's worth my time, of course."
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Post by Moriya on May 30, 2017 3:13:38 GMT
Silas nods in response. The only difficulty now is convincing her that information is worth it. "In a place like that, people bet on fights. Where people bet on fights, extra information about a fighter can be used or sold. Also, many organizations reward someone who finds new talent. I doubt you'd be here in the first place if it wasn't worth your time."
Silas isn't about to directly accuse her of trying to make extra profit off of him, as it's only fair that she do so. At the same time, he's not going to let the woman pretend that Silas's 'payment' is the only compensation she'll receive.
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Post by DataNinja on May 30, 2017 3:16:44 GMT
Silas
"I'd have to have extra information in the first place, now, wouldn't I?" she says, dryly.
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Post by Moriya on May 30, 2017 3:44:47 GMT
"I could tell you. Or you could meet our fighter yourself." Silas glances down the bar and sees Thoron and Austin wrapping up their conversation. "If you'll excuse me for a moment, I'll bring him over." Silas grabs his drink and walks over to Thoron and Austin. He brings both of them close to avoid being overheard.
"Hey guys. I found someone who might be willing to introduce us to a place, told her we were looking for more 'unorthodox' fights. In exchange, I offered information that she can use or sell to fix bets. Austin, do you want to, uh, 'talk' to her? Or should I handle it? Also, I introduced myself to her as 'Peter.'"
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Post by Major on May 31, 2017 17:07:26 GMT
"Then I'll make sure to hold onto it and tell anyone how tasty it is." Soleil said with a sigh just wanting to be left alone.
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Post by ThRevanchist on Jun 2, 2017 8:02:55 GMT
Information in hand and the target successfully placated, no sooner had Thoron reconvened with Valadian than had Silas regrouped with the two of them.
"Excellent. I received a possible lead we ought to investigate later. For now, I would recommend accompanying Valadian for negotiations, unless you have some reason to object?" Thoron didn't pause long enough for an actual response from their auxiliary member before continuing, "I imagine I will not be needed, there... All the same, two strong leads should be sufficient gains, we can review afterwards and plan our next move."
After their current plan was put into action, Thoron expected to check on Soleil, then exit the bar and wait for the other half (or possibly three quarters...) of the team to complete their exchange.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 2, 2017 8:06:24 GMT
Austin seems to consider things before gesturing to Silas and nodding in a way that clearly means 'you should'.
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Post by Moriya on Jun 3, 2017 4:01:05 GMT
Silas brings Austin to the woman. "This is Austin. He doesn't speak, but his skills are real. He can take hits, which should make for a good show. While we can't show you his knife here, I can tell you that people won't expect it."
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 3, 2017 4:22:43 GMT
Silas
"Strong silent type, huh?" The woman says, looking Austin over, appraisingly. "I'm sure that could be worked with. And, by 'can't show', I presume you mean... 'of Upper origin'. Or, thereabouts. That would certainly make for an... exotic spectacle." She seems to be thinking, and mulling things over in her head, before pulling some paper and a pen out of her bag. She writes down an address, before giving it to Silas. "Go there, then, in..." she glances at the time. "Between an hour and an hour and a half from now. If you arrive then, whoever's there will know I sent you."
Soleil
"Oh, yes, so it just looks like we're so desperate as to pay people to say that," the man says. "No. Get out."
You see Thoron walking over to you.
Thoron
Walking over to Soleil, you see she seems to be in conversation with an employee of here. Neither appear to be very happy.
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Post by Moriya on Jun 3, 2017 18:31:12 GMT
Silas takes the paper from the woman and glances at it. Looking back at the woman, Silas cracks a smile for the first time in this conversation. "Pleasure doing business with you. I imagine we'll see each other later." It is, of course, quite possible that she is leading them into a trap. Perhaps they should show up a and make sure no one is planning anything nasty?
Taking the paper, Silas leads Austin back to Soleil and Thoron, following them as they leave the bar. Once the group is a suitable distance away, Silas reports his results. "I've got another address for us to try. The said we should go over in an hour or so, but it's only a half-hour walk. Do we want to go there now, or hit Thoron's location first?"
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Post by ThRevanchist on Jun 4, 2017 2:18:46 GMT
Leaving Silas and Austin to their business, off Thoron had gone. To... See Soleil engaged in some sort of spat with an employee. Well, based on their demeanor, it wasn't a productive meet-up, so interjecting would likely prove to be no issue.
Striding up near the duo, confident and direct, he exclaimed to Soleil, "Ah, good! You stayed here after all. Well, we should be off now." A few steps off, closer to the door, Thoron stopped walking to ask the man, "Hmm... Do you have a problem, sir?"
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Post by Major on Jun 4, 2017 19:34:25 GMT
"Just a mental one..." Soleil mumbled at Thoron's question as she turned to follow. As Thoron stopped to turn, Soleil took an extra step toward the door to be behind Thoron and stuck her tongue out at the employee while making an obscene gesture.
Then she headed out the door figuring Thoron would follow soon after.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 4, 2017 20:42:05 GMT
"Not anymore, if you're taking her away," the man says, in an exasperated tone. He seems to be refraining from saying anymore, as he turns and walks away.
Outside, Austin shrugs at Silas' question.
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Post by ThRevanchist on Jun 4, 2017 20:53:59 GMT
Nodding in acknowledgement at the exasperated employee, Thoron, unaware of and unconcerned with Soleil's antics, continued on outside, where they would be met by the other half of their team.
At Silas' eventual question, Thoron replied, "The location I received had no time constraint. We can investigate it at our leisure... Still, arriving early would be somewhat undesirable..."
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