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Meeting Hector in the Drug Den
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:52 am
by Miki
“You two look like shit.”
Was the greeting from Izul’s contact in Amoren. A young woman, the contact was half Sil-Norai and had eyes which sparkled like fine amber gems. Pogma Fleur was her name and she was their contact in Amoren now; she would stash their bikes here for two seasons if they were quick enough learners of the Candor.
“You’re gonna be hard to miss, I suggest you consider yourself a dignitary from your people Miki, here to learn the Candor and to pick up allies for your cause.”
Pogma was completely serious. Miki sputtered,
“What cause?”
She hadn’t heard from her people for a very long time. Was there some news she had missed? Not that she kept up with anything from her people, but surely should news reach this one’s ears something was amiss. Her paranoia immediately popped and she felt a quick reasoning overtake her.
“I see. You want me to pretend.”
“Well, yes, you’ll need a good reason for being there. This isn’t only dangerous but life changing for you if something goes wrong.”
“Why should she go then?”
Came Izul, who looked in her own way pouty.
“Because simply no one is going to let an Orkhai grace their soiree. But he does want to meet you, you’ll be seeing him tonight.”
Pogma was only a peasant but had connections to a noble. It was explained to them that he was a purveyor of a sex club which she waitressed at in secret. He had confided in her to keep an eye out on the streets for anyone looking to start trouble, as he had money and a favor in store for them. After the duo was given clothing befitting the peasants of Daravin and the sun set against the sky deep behind Mount Lorscha they headed out to his club. Underneath their clothes they wore the outfits of a waitress and were instructed to wait at the entrance to his wine cellar for more information.
There Miki was, out of her commoner attire and in a revealing white jumpsuit with a mask on as if that would ever hide her identity. Izul was standing beside her in the same clothing. She was looking proud, as if her stare would turn anyone down. The door opened and a hand beckoned them through. They were led down into the wine cellar and let in by an Arkanai servant who took them through a cask into a separate room. Inside were a handful of people lying to and fro smoking hookah and drinking wine. The denizens all seemed too out of their minds to notice them.
“Come.”
A hand beckoned them through again and the pair went inside.
Re: Meeting Hector in the Drug Den
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:31 am
by Miki
They found themselves in a small room about the size and shape of a walk in closet. It was dimly lit with pillows and red drapery hanging from the ceiling. A cigar was smoking in the ashtray in front of the man at the desk.
"It's sound proof,"
Came the man, Hector, who had a mask on as well as white clothing befitting a noble in Daravin.
"No one can hear us."
His hands were folded in front of him, perched like a hawk.
"I understand you need an 'in' for Amoren? Well it just so happens I need a deal made with a crew of Badlanders."
Miki clenched her jaw hard.
'Right to the point, I guess.'
Hector's directness was something that made her uncomfortable. She could tell he wasn't fuckin' around. Miki remained quiet as Izul spoke first, tall and proud.
"Absolutely yes. Terms and conditions apply but I think maybe we could work something out."
The man waved his hands to his lounge chairs around them.
"Well, you see I know of a certain doctor who needs some wurmblood. You in? I pay well and you two will arrange to meet him if you want the money. I must admit I never expected you Badlander types to be so... red? But I suppose that comes with time and the sun and all."
Hector picked up his cigar and blew a smoke ring into the air. Miki wasn't phased by his jest. She let his words roll off her and continued the conversation.
"We're looking for more than money. Like you said we want a contact."
Something about this was missing a piece, something off yet again. Rubbing her chin while he spoke she drank in his words wondering how much was the truth.
"Listen I need you to go to Valtoria and meet this contact. He will give you the information you need to know. After you complete his wurmblood assignment I will reevaluate our relationship."
Izul grunted and asked suddenly,
"Eh, then what's the point of these frilly outfits?"
Hector grinned and ashed his cigar.
"It's simple, I wanted you to look the part, see how you blended in. I was obviously sorely mistaken for your, hm, visages. Don't worry though because no one will remember you, our opium was so strong today everyone has been out for hours. I keep something of a menagerie here, I am always looking for new connections as well. Tell me, what do you call yourselves? Are you mercs?"
Miki still wasn't sure she could trust him. Something about everything oozed snake oil. She didn't respond directly but told him.
"Snake Eyes, if we had a name. But yes, we are for hire. Whatever coin and conversation you want to give us after the wurm hunt I will be interested in."
Re: Meeting Hector in the Drug Den
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:10 am
by Miki
They had a long conversation after that with Miki obviously skirting over certain topics, he was most interested in the in's and out's of the Badlands which Izul was more than happy to give information about. Miki kept mostly quiet and let Izul do the talking. In the smoky room, hazy from the cigar, everyone was tired after the catching up was had. The pair of women had long since shrugged on their dayclothes, opting out of the revealing waitress outfits. Well night now the pair headed back to Pogma's and checked on their bikes. Izul had a good feeling about Hector, but Miki didn't.
Hector let them know they had some time and weren't expected to head out immediately. Wurm hunts took time and they needed to get supplies. Not to mention while Miki wasn't the friendly type she was interested in poking and prodding at Amoren. Surely there was a weakness or a more lowly underworld. While she didn't trust Hector the information felt solid. They would sniff for leads here and then head out to Valtoria.
"Did you hear Hector mention a nice little shithole out in the Badlands? He said his other contacts lost their nerve after a run in with the Iron Moons. It should be deserted, we should check it out when we get back home."
Izul spoke while tuning her chariot. Miki was polishing her own and scoffed at the prospect of the Badlands being home. But yet there she was, thinking about the wasteland and her future plans. The wurm hunt would be quite the endeavor and she would have to plan it out minutely. If they made it to the Entente man they may catch a good deal of coin and recognition with Hector. When she pin pointed her misgivings Hector seemed like a sell out. Someone who would cash at the first sign of trouble, but she was open minded enough to play a round of hands with him, so to speak, and figure out where their relationship was headed.
She could work with that, Miki was too clever for twisted words and faulty information. As they bunked down in Pogma's house for the night she found herself dreaming about great animals from her home land, a trip to the zoo-- but the animals broke free. Nobody chased her, she just watched as the people of her home planet ran from great beasts as an observant scion.
Re: Meeting Hector in the Drug Den
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:47 am
by Jack
Miki
Lores
Negotiation: Generic Lore 1
Negotiation: Generic Lore 2
Negotiation: Generic Lore 3
Disguise: Generic Lore 1
Disguise: Generic Lore 2
Disguise: Generic Lore 3
Loot: N/A
Injuries: N/A
Points: 5
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