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[Color=tan]Time:[/color] Morning
[Color=tan]Location:[/color] Myriamor
[Color=tan]Interactions:[/color] Leaf [@Helo]
[Color=tan]Mentions:[/color] Rosaria [@potter], Mika [@Tae], Kuroi [@hide on mana]

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Pocket watch
Black stetson
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[url=https://imgur.com/2ip8Ivk]Black Duster Outfit[/url]
[url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/6b/ff/91/6bff91839f0ab36a720ef727d55848b3.jpg]Repeating Crossbow[/url]
12 Iron Bolts
[url=https://i.imgur.com/e5xhRnc.jpg]Champ[/url] (Oak Horse)
Boxing gloves
Hunting knife
Rope
Saddlebag
Black neckerchief
Tinder box
Canteen
Matches
Two Gold nuggets
$40
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[color=tan][i]So it is a score… Well, sorta.[/i][/color] Slick could feel a growing heat behind his ears that was definitely not caused by the rays of the harsh sun. Besides, he and Leaf remained in the shade, which was far more pleasant in the dry heat climate that engulfed Myriamor. Sure, Slick didn’t know the guy anymore than the duster on his back, but he liked the kid and he could sympathize with him too. Leaf had presented reasons for not committing hor- cat theft, but Slick found more reasons to do it anyway. To Slick, a man who lost a hand because of thieving just had a physical reminder of why thieving was and will never be suitable for ‘em. 

This was Slick’s chance to test out his skills on a brand new pasture, and if things were as similar as they were where he came from, he thought he and Leaf would find themselves successful. Add to the fact that he was a nobody here in these parts, made Slick even more assured he wouldn’t get caught. 

[color=tan]“Clever on you, Leaf. We can definitely discuss that [i]matter[/i] at a later time. I’m itchin’ for a little excitement. Been sittin’ around too long and a great adventure…”[/color] Slick paused as he looked Leaf in the eyes trying to discern what he would say. He didn’t feel threatened by Leaf, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t bring trouble if the truth was let out. Slick wasn’t from this world, so he would tell a half truth to keep his story sensible. [color=tan]“It’s somethin’ I’m hopin’ for.”[/color] Slick nodded his head so the two could walk through the market area, with Slick leading Champ by the reins. He didn’t want an eavesdropper to conveniently hear everything he had to say from a stationary location. 

[color=tan]“It’s not really up to me though. I’m bodyguardin’ a beautiful young lady who’s lookin’ to tour this desert town and meet up with some of her old friends. In these tryin’ times, a young lady like her can’t travel through these parts alone [i]and[/i] a skilled stud like myself can’t just turn down amas, a gorgeous damsel, and a chance at some excitement.”[/color] Slick had a playful smirk on his face so Leaf could only speculate what sort of excitement the man spoke of. [color=tan]“And I ain’t her only bodyguard if you’re thinkin’ about why I ain’t right beside her. I’m takin’ a little break. The other guy is one helluva killer though. I saw the man just walk up on a fella and snap his neck. POP! Just like that! He’s one of them silent but deadly types I tell you.”[/color] Slick was exaggerating, but he wasn’t outright lying. Slick was sure Kuroi could do it. A guy like that wouldn’t just lie to him while petting a fox pup and sipping water in a damned bar of all places.

While the two walked, Slick was looking through the open windows of the shops he and Leaf passed by, trying to find Rosaria again. He could have gone to go find Mika and let her know her friend was in town, but that would simply be a waste of time. [color=tan]“You know I think I can get you in on this job if you can help me out. I’m lookin’ for a pretty black-haired elf in a green ‘n’ brown get-up that ain’t so pretty. I think she had a bow and was with some others when I last spotted her, but I’m sure she’s in this market.”[/color]

 
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