But a single three-letter notification had drawn Tamashi to the Pawn Shop long before the others had arrived. Glorious as the implications of completing an SSS mission were, she had no intention of actually [i]taking[/i] the job herself, much less being the first to do so. Rather, she had become fond years prior of awaiting some brave Chaser to take it themselves before offering her services as a 'survival guarantee'. Not everyone was cautious enough to seek her healing prowess amidst a dangerous mission, but many eventually came crawling back... [i]literally[/i].

Tamashi sat herself in an inconspicuous spot of the Pawn Shop, eyeing those that came and went through the place seeking Chaser missions. Until some juicy conversation cropped up, she would remain there, silent and unobtrusive. Either no one would take the SSS job, or she'd simply carry on with her backup money-maker; roaming the Crimson Sky for the wounded and near-dead.

"[i]Perhaps selecting the Rank A would be more profitable,[/i]" said a deep voice, telepathically, to Tamashi. Unseen by the rest of the shop's occupants, a rather large and formidable fox-like monster lay down just beside the healer. It's head was rested on its paws, eyes but a thin black line as they were shut. "[i]A measly sum of 50,000 coin compared to 1,000,000 is not worth your time, Tamashi.[/i]"

"[i]I could easily take the A Rank on my own. The SSS is on my eye for its [b]unseen[/b] gains. The danger involved... imagine how many might truly perish without me? I shudder to think, like usual, how many souls I could render indebted to myself. There's a steady flow of money involved there that we may not see on the bounty board,[/i]" Tamashi replied.

"[i]Suit yourself,[/i]" the fox mumbled. Tamashi's ears perked up.

"So, you're taking the SSS too? I like the cut of your jib, I'm picking it up too. What's your name?" Tamashi heard someone say, just beside the bounty board. This was her chance. Standing up, she proudly strutted towards Geoff and Hoshiko.

"The most difficult bounty available, hm? Very brave of you to go at it with but two individuals. I don't suppose you had any intention of seeking a third... [i]or more[/i], did you?" Tamashi greeted with a curt bow.