4th Journey [text]

[reginagloriae]

[For a long moment, Youko thought about using audio, because it's less overlooked, but she doesn't need many recommendations for what she was going to ask. She didn't think it was worth it if she asked about the benefits of school vs two jobs. She has already chosen. Education in this place was pretty worthless.]

Is there a place where I can commission a scabbard for a sword? I'd really something simple to an accessible price. I don't need the sheath to be ornamental. I'm just sick of wrapping this with a dirty shroud if that makes sense.

[Something I can afford. She refuses to depend on the so-called "kindness" of others.]

Thanks.

[She types without meaning it. She ends the message with that.]

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The Black Market.

Look for Pierre.

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[reginagloriae]

No directions? I've never been there.

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[ Directions sent. ]

You can't miss it.

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[reginagloriae]

Got it.

What's your name? In case they ask the reference?

[ KIND OF PARANOID HERE. ]

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Tell him Deathstroke sent you.

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[reginagloriae]

[ Huh. What a family friendly name. ]

Thanks, Deathstroke.

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[doeswhathewants]

You cannot just recommend the black market to impressionable young women who would be ripe for slave pickings.

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She asked for information, and I gave it.

Escort her if you're so concerned.

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[doeswhathewants]

Yes, yes, but you gave her instructions to go to a bad place. And she is Youko.

I shall go with her, I must, now.

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Quality isn't cheap.

Your call.

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[doeswhathewants]

That is not the problem, Youko going it on her own, is.

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Assuming she can't handle herself.

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[doeswhathewants]

I am sure she can in a straight forward fight. But there are other tricks and traps in a place like that.

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Maybe she needs to learn.

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[doeswhathewants]

With a safety net.

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Have at it.

Permavideo

[doeswhathewants]

If you are going to the black market, I shall accompany you.

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[reginagloriae]

[ She hesitates. She doesn't need any guide in a potential dangerous place. Loki was young and she'll be babysitting him... but...

If she goes alone, can she trust this 'Deathstroke'? She trusted Takki's advice and she was almost sold to a brothel in Kou. ]

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[reginagloriae]

Didn't know you were familiar with the black market.

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[doeswhathewants]

Ah... only a little. [He knows where to get dead bodies.]

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[reginagloriae]

Start with showing me the ropes around it.

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[doeswhathewants]

As you like, I can do.

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[reginagloriae]

I'm home if you want to go from here.

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[doeswhathewants]

[And he's just popping into her room.] Youko!

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[reginagloriae]

[She's crossed arm, leaning against the door as if she was expecting him.]

Hi.

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[doeswhathewants]

So. Black market. Sheath. [He's tipping his head, watching her.] You had intended to go it alone until I offered?

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[reginagloriae]

Yes, I wasn't going to hire any guide tour on my way there.

[She answers with a shrug.]

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[doeswhathewants]

Well! Bygones. You have Loki and Loki will assist you.

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[reginagloriae]

Right now during the Darkness?

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[doeswhathewants]

As good a time as any. Besides, it could be fun.

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[reginagloriae]

Will I even find this guy in the middle of the Darkness?

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[doeswhathewants]

Ah, probably not. We can do it tomorrow, then?

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[reginagloriae]

Unless the black market's in the underground mall, it's better to wait.

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[doeswhathewants]

It is.

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[reginagloriae]

Huh? It's in the mall?

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[doeswhathewants]

Yes! In the Underground mall, one can buy anything there, you know, including fresh bodies.

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[reginagloriae]

Ok. Let's go. We're not stopping for fresh bodies, Loki.

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[doeswhathewants]

I never said we were, I was only pointing out the variety.

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[reginagloriae]

Just making sure.

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[doeswhathewants]

Shall we, then?

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[reginagloriae]

[She picks up her sapphire and slides it around her neck.]

Streets or your way?

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[doeswhathewants]

Which would you prefer? Running and fighting for your life or a couple of steps to the right? [He said cheerfully.]

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[reginagloriae]

I trust my steps. What if your magic stops working properly?

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[doeswhathewants]

Such a vote of confidence. That is a terrible thing to say, Youko. What if you forget your steps?

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[reginagloriae]

You know it isn't the same thing. There could be a Void messing around the area.

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[doeswhathewants]

And then we do things your way. This is why we work so well as a team, Youkes.

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[reginagloriae]

"Youkes", huh?