Today, Shin was here in the shopping district of Oak on some business. He had taken up a request that was put out on the request board. It was a simple request which involved talking to a boy who was stealing from local shop owners. Apparently, this had been an ongoing problem and despite having tried reasoning, the boy failed to listen. The kid had to be quite annoying if the client was turning to a dark mage for the job. Whatever the reason was, Shin was not going to complain. It was a good way to earn money for a little babysitting. With Gastly by his side, Shin proceeded to the shop owned by the client.
Sitting outside a shop was a middle-aged man with a bald strip down the middle of his head and two patches of hair to either side. An odd looking man for sure but one that appeared to have a hefty business, as was demonstrated by the size of his shop and materials within. Approaching him, Shin pulled the request from within the pocket of his coat and revealed it to the man. Almost instantly, the man got up from his seat and dusted himself off. "I wasn't expecting someone so soon," he began to say as he put his hand out for a handshake. "What needs to be done?" Shin asked, ignoring his handshake offer and cutting straight to the point. "Ah yes, that boy there is Jerr. He is the one shoplifting. Please teach him a lesson so he doesn't steal from anyone again!" the shop owner said as he pointed towards a little boy. Was this guy serious? If the kid was right there, why not talk to the boy himself? It was almost comical. Putting the request away, Shin and Gastly made their way over to the boy. However, it appeared he was one step ahead. As he heard the footsteps approaching, Jerr took off like a jet. He attempted to use the crowd and size to his advantage, running in a straight line as to avoid Shin. "So that's how it's going to be..." Shin thought to himself as he let out a deep breath and cracked his shoulders and knuckles. Gastly also appeared ready to chase the boy down. It was going to be annoying but it had to be done. If the boy thought he could escape, he would sadly be mistaken.
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