| C Support |
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| Hm... I wonder... |
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| It's impolite to stare, you know. |
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| My, aren't you sharp? It makes me wonder if you're used to getting stared at. |
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| Implying something? |
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| Does the nickname "The Escort Mercenary" mean anything to you? |
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| Can't say it does. Should it? |
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| I've heard that a handsome young mercenary from Merinas has been selling more
than just his sword arm. If you catch my drift. Ring any bells? |
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| Well, I can admit my "swordplay" is decent. And I have shown it off to those
willing to pay me. Though, I'd imagine not as often as these rumors say. |
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| So, you're saying it HAS happened. |
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| Since you seem so interested in my services, let me lay out my terms. Payment
consists of both gold and information. If the info's not good enough, it's a
no-go. |
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| Oh, it's good. Trust me. Working for the arena's got its perks. |
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| In that case, how about we talk business over some drinks? Let's see how good
that info of yours really is. |
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| Gladly. |
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| B Support |
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| Kai, do you mind if I ask you something? |
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| Depends on what it is. |
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| About the other night- |
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| (Kai leaves the scene.) |
| Wha- Hey! You can't just run off like that! |
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| (Yumi chases after Kai and catches up to him.) |
| *huff* There... *huff* you are...! |
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| Aren't you persistent? Good job tailing me, but I'm still not gonna talk about
that. |
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| But- |
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| You gave me your payment and I delivered. Transaction's over. I make it a
policy to not dwell on nights like that after the fact. It's best if you did the
same, Yumi. I wouldn't want you to get attached. |
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| Get attached? Just what kind of girl do you take me for?! |
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| I've seen this sort of thing happen before, Yumi. We start talking more, you pay
for more one-on-one time, one thing leads to another- |
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| Don't be so full of yourself! You weren't even that great. |
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| I... What? |
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| Oh, good. You're actually listening to me. Your performance was mediocre, Kai. |
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| Huh. That's a first. |
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| It was such a drag! Where was the energy? The passion? Honestly, I feel bad for
anyone who paid for such a poor display. |
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| Well, my past clients were satisfied enough, so why should I care? |
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| Do you even hear yourself right now?! What about any future clients? You need to
step it up for their sake. Be glad I'm not asking for a refund. |
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| Wow, harsh words, Yumi. Harsh words. But, again, the transaction's done. End of
discussion. |
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| Oh no, it's not. I am getting my money's worth out of you whether you like it or
not. |
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| Your money's worth? Oh, dear Merin, you're not suggesting... |
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| My quarters. I'll let you know when I'm free. |
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| And if I refuse? |
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| I'm sure Her Highness would LOVE to know what her loyal retainer has been doing
in his free time. |
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| ... Fine. |
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| A Support |
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| That wasn't any better than last time. |
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| And I keep telling you I don't care. Whatever you're looking for, you're
not gonna find it with me, Yumi. |
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| Why bother with this line of work then? |
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| Because there's a demand. It's all a means to an end. |
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| Come on, you can't honestly believe that. Hasn't there been at least one
client who you maybe... wanted as more than just a client? |
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| Nope. It's just a job to me. |
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| Do you just not like doing it? |
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| I didn't say that. I just don't feel one way or another about it, is all. |
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| Really now...? |
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| I know most people say they actually get excitement out of it, but not me.
Like I said before, as long as we both get what we want out of it, I don't
care how they feel. At the end of the day, it's a transaction. |
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| You know, if you said all that to begin with, I wouldn't have pestered you
about it. |
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| It's what I was trying to say from the start. |
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| Hmm... I suppose so. Sorry for wasting your time, Kai. |
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| Hey, that's my line. I'll refund you the gold, Yumi. You said you'd want
your money's worth, and you're not gonna get it. So, it'd be in your best
interest to take it back. |
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| Keep it. Think of it as compensation for me being a bother. |
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| Suit yourself. Anyway, I'd better get dressed and out the door. Better to
slip out while it's still dark, after all. |
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| Yeah. See ya. |
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| (Kai begins to leave but stops for a moment.) |
| Hey. Before I go, I just wanna say thanks. |
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| Hm? For what? |
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| Just... for being understanding. |
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| Yeah. Of course. |
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