There was a nice thing about doing requests in a town instead of raiding and sneaking around in a desert. The request generally where on the safe side  at least the low rank ones. Despite the being easy tasks the did provide a good enough amount of jewels for Marina. Then again coming from a place where she rarely dealt with jewels any amount of jewels seems good compare to nothing. The city life was great compare her old life in the desert. Sure it was a bit more boring when you have nothing to do, but it's better to be safe and bored than to be in danger.

With today weather it look like it could start raining at any moment. So to be on the safe side. The desert dweller decide to wear something more suitable for the weather? Or at least to make sure to bring an umbrella. The guildless mage would look through wardrobe of clothes and pick out a newly purchased black coat, a pleated skirt and some long socks. She was curious on why there were so long. Anyhow. After she finish taking a nice warm bath and other things to get ready for the day like brushing her teeth and hair. Marina was fully dress and ready to leave the inn she was using for a make shift home. Marina lock the door to her and wave goodbye to the desk person. What a nice guy letting her stay here this long at a reduced rate.

Unlike last time when Marina did a request she decided to grab herself a snack from a.nearby vendor. She didn't know what this snack was call, but it smell wonderful and it got her mouth watering. Handing the street vendor a couple of jewels she got some sort of fish sample muffin? Smiling at the cute smile her snack had, the desert dweller took a rather large bite and happily him enjoying her snack. This must be that rare seafood her mother took about. If only she was here now.

As Marina was eating she look over at the request she had to do. So it was that old man again. Easy enough and there was the fact that she get to work with her friend again. Working with Alisa is fun though she wasn't fan of the shop keeper staring at them.

Soon, Marina throw away the trash from her snack and brust through the doors of the Mag Shop. "Sorry if I''m late. I had to eat something before I came here. Spending the most of your day in a shop with no food wasn't great. Marina just like the store owner was examine Alisa outfit. Of course, Marina was less perverted about it."If this was first time coming here. I would assume the Alisa is the owner of this place. I know I be jealous of anyone working for her. Marina jokingly said as greet the actual owner with a nod.

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If only she had a camera. Oh how cruel like could be at times. Oh well there was always next time. Of course she made a mental note to buy a camera once this quest was done. "Oh. You wouldn't have to be jealous. I make sure to keep you near me like...those personal sectary. The right handed man or in your case woman. Whatever you get what I'm saying right?". Marina wink back at her friend as she examine her attire. "And thanks for the compliment you flatter me. Though I couldn't surpassed your beauty." She didn't said this because of a lack of confidence, but she was fine with admitting that Alisa look better than her. Marina flash her pal a smile before she focus on the shopkeeper. She tilt her head slightly as she watch him get a stick.

Marina then realized it was a wand after feeling and seeing magic coming the older wizard? So magic users use them in real as well and not just in stories. After that he wave the stick around and complain that it wasn't working which cause Marina to laugh. How did he buy it without testing first? Certainly you should be able to tell if that wand was a dud or not.

"It's sounds like you got scam from the looks of it. How does one even break a magical stick?" Marina's question earn her a glare from the shop owner.  Marina held up her hands to show that she would stop talking.  He seem grateful for that as he finish shouting and giving them their orders for the day. With one final huff. He was gone leaving Marina and Alisa in charge.

"I definitely enjoy the beds and not having to share a bathroom with my brothers."Marina would run her hand through her hair as she kept chatting with her friend. Once again time seem to fly when a customer finally show up. Or rather someone trying to sell some crappy goods to the store again. So this must the guy who sold the shopkeeper that broken or in Marina's opinion fake want. Nope he wasn't going to fool someone who came from desert. Once he was finish speaking, Marina shook her head and lean on the taller woman.

"Look at me. Do we look stupid to you? I know that you're selling trash and trying to pass it off as treasure." The man who clear his throat and grin at Marina.

"Look. Miss I assure you I sell only the finest of equipment." Marina shook in head and sigh as she approach the man. The man carefully watch Marina movements. She would fold her arms across her chest and roll her eyes at this idiot. M

"Yet you can't even show us how that item works. Look I don't care about your crappy wands. Just give us the money back or we will tell everyone about this scam of yours and your butt will be lock up." A smug and knowing grin took over Marina's face as the salesman realized he wasn't going to fool anyone. He sigh and glare at the two girls.

"Fine. Here take the shopkeeper jewels back. Just keep quiet about this okay? Marina glance back at Alisa before looking back at guy. Nodding her head in agreement. The man handed Marina the jewels. Once they make sure it was the correct amount. The man was free to go.

With the storekeeper jewels return. Marina would place her hand on lacrima orb to contact Khalash that their task was complete. Khalash inform the two girls to take their cut, close up shop and head home. Marina would give Alisa her share of the jewels before the two them close up the shop and head home.

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