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- Underground Associates:
Hosenka has always been a very colourful, vibrant city, but it is not without its darkness. Operating out of the crimson quarter are many crime lords and cartels, each of which work on the different facets of corruption. Sometimes adventurers are hired to infiltrate these organisations. The task may be something as simple as gaining information about the comings and goings of goods, or it could be taking out a powerful crime lord in Hosenka. No matter the job, those who chose to act as informants are rewarded handsomely for their efforts. However, the crime lords themselves may wish to know about the mission, and may reward an informant who lies about the mission's completion to the client. After all, money is a powerful motivator.
But Jealousy Has 20-20 Vision.
Nervous? A big giant YES, was that going to stop them? Hell no!
This was after all their first proper solo mission, in Étaoin’s opinion. As much as they appreciated Azure, with this mission, it was proof that, yes, Éta could look after themselves, and not have to rely on someone constantly. Shaking their head, Étaoin scanned over the information given to them. So they had to find this gang or whatever and uncover their secret dealings?
'Now why would I do that?' Snorting at the request, Étaoin just stepped into the strange so-called ‘base’ that the gang hung around in apparently. “Lovely place you guys have here… Could do with a bit of a tidy up though~”
“Who’s this brat?”
“I’m whoever you want me to be… Girl, boy… Someone to take home, and prove to mother dearest that you can snatch up a doll despite yer looks and attitude.”
“You should watch yourself kid, speaking like that is dangerous around this part. You could easily just disappear.”
“Oh scary... “ Éta fake trembled before letting out a snarky chuckle. “I know these areas like the back of my hand, big boy. Don't patronise me.”
“Enough.” Purple turned to the voice, before staring at the man.
“What’s your business kid?”
“Oh I don't know… This maybe?” Showing the notice, Éta raised their hands shrugging at the man. “You guys have a hefty price on your heads, and I’m willing to bet that you don't want to find out what happens if you are caught by officials right?”
“What’s your gain?”
“What everyone’s gain would be in this rotten world.” Raising their hand, Étaoin rubbed their thumb against their forefinger and middle finger. “Money, honey~”
“You have quite the mouth.”
“So I’ve been told.” A sly smile laced Étaoin’s lips at those words, it’s gotten to the point where lying about things has become a necessity after running away from Cael. “I could probably also lie my way out of failing this request if I wanted, but only for the right price.”
“No hiding just for a sneak attack to happen?”
“Nah that means obeying the law and that really seems to not be my style lately, or ever.”
“So what do you plan on doing then?”
Shrugging, Étaoin wandered around the layout of the allotment, glancing at the barrels and crates of weapons, and unknown liquids. There was a lot there to uncover that could get these guys in a good ol’ lot of trouble, but that would be hypocritical considering where Étaoin’s rested when it came to obeying the law, and that was on the wrong side of it. Good just did not seem to run in Étaoin’s veins one bit, ever since they were little, it just didn’t work for them. Is it a loss? Nah.