Techspert

Myriad Reality

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Okay, finishing up the paperwork and you should see some visitors soon.
*finishes writing then folds it with one hand*
See you later, Time Line.

@Zeal

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*Nods*
Have a good one... SideSlash.
*Closes the connection*

@Techspert

One problem down. Now to—
*My hand hovers over the remnants of the wound that snakes through my chest, back, and waist, before drifting toward the fresh cascade of sand, only to swiftly recoil as if scorched by an open flame*
Even you... how many more will they claim before this ends?
*Brushes away the now-damp sand from my shirt and retreats into the vast expanse of the desert*

Myriad Reality

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Okay, finishing up the paperwork and you should see some visitors soon.
*finishes writing then folds it with one hand*
See you later, Time Line.

@Zeal

*Nods*
Have a good one... SideSlash.
*Closes the connection*

Myriad Reality

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Don’t worry about it, Time Line! And great to hear!

@Zeal

Excellent. Thanks again, and I’ll keep in touch.

Myriad Reality

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Of course. Though I will say it is days on my end, it should translate to about an hour your time if I am guesstimating your location correctly.
*smiles*
Anytime, Time Line. As a reassurance as well, me being apart of the payroll will allow me to make sure that the reliable service is coming your way.
*finishes writing down the notes*
If you need a place to stay, please come by. If anything, you should visit more when you have spare time. We miss ya, buddy.

@Zeal

I hate to cause you trouble. But... I may make an exception in my near future.

Myriad Reality

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I wasn’t asking, Time Line. And I know of a couple of groups that can help. I can get them to you in…
*looks at my clock*
About an hour at most.

@Zeal

Good. We shouldn’t need that fast a turnaround, but I’ll let Ona know that she has resources at her disposal. I’ll also pay whatever I need to keep them on-call.
*Relaxes my shoulders*
And SideSlash... Thanks.

Myriad Reality

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Ona, yes. I remember her.
*moves the phone to my other ear as I look away from the bar*
I hope she isn’t in deep water and yes I do.
*begins to pull out a piece of paper and a pen*
If she is in enough trouble I recommend having a high reward amount to bring in capable aid.
*writes down numbers and notes*
Don’t worry I’ll chip in as well so if you can let me know how much you feel is sufficient. She is a dear patron of mine and I don’t want any harm done to her so I am invested as well.

@Zeal

*Taps nervously against the wall*
I can’t ask you to pay anything; I’ll cover the cost. How early can you book someone?

Myriad Reality

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It has and you sound like you have been busy as well.
*does some hand signals to the waitresses in which they nod in reply and begin making orders and running the tavern*
Everything okay?

@Zeal

There’s someone who needs help—a girl named Ona. I understand you have mercenary connections now?

Myriad Reality

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SS: Hm?
*looks at my phone*
Oh, this is a rare occurrence. I forgot he has my number.
*picks up*
Time Line?

@Zeal

SideSlash. It’s been a while.

Myriad Reality

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*Mumbles*
So not healthy…

@Melodious

*Slides down against the inside of the door, holding it shut with the weight of my body*
Last thing today... Just one more...
*Opens a line to SideSlash*

Myriad Reality

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*Crosses my arms*
If you die trying to take care of me before yourself, I will hurt you.

@Melodious

*Absorbs the words amidst a somber stare toward the ground*
If we're being honest, I'll probably have earned it.
*Steps down the hall into a tucked-away room*