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Étaoin laid around on the bed in the room that they were currently renting whilst they stayed in Hosenka, it wasn’t a fancy area but it was good enough for what they were here for, after all in reality they were here for Masami and that was it, and maybe to ear a bit of cash at the same time. Two birds with one stone as they would say back in Caelum. Remembering Caelum reminded Éta of that gang they helped, and also reminded them about how they were caught on the outskirts of Crimson Quarter by one of the idiotic officials, just to be alerted about maybe receiving a letter about a request once again about another gang, though this time Étaoin didn’t know what they needed their help with but, eventually they would find out once the notice arrived.
Pulling themselves up from the bed, a sigh left the mage as purple glanced around the place, maybe they should actually get dressed, after all they had just been lazing around in that knitted jumper Éta wore on their last mission given by officials. Maybe something more, statement-ish this time. One that screams not A CHILD but more of A TEENAGER so they wouldn’t get mistaken again. Scratching their head, they stared between the headband and the hat, pouting a little wondering which one too wear, it seemed that Étaoin had come to terms with this type of clothing, as it was comfortable and reminded them of the more lower class areas of Caelum, after all they didn’t remember much of their time in Joya, and it wasn’t a fond thing to remember anyway.

Deciding on the hat, Étaoin soon tugged the thing on, before pausing when they heard the taps against the door and blinked, they weren’t really expecting any visitors today, well at least Étaoin doesn’t remember arranging any meet ups due to the fact that the notice was eventually going to arrive sometimes in these couple of days. “Yeah… I’m Étaoin?” Opening the door as they replied, Éta gazed confused only to blink at the young man in front of them. “Oh Masami… Why are you in this area, alone?” Tilting their head a little noticed the paper in the younger’s hand, before a smile plastered itself across their lips. “Is that… CANDY?” staring at the candy, Étaoin soon stepped to the side to let their little brother in, with a small tug to his wrist. “In come on, we can discuss the paper over candy!”

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Étaoin pouted at their little brother when; one, he pulled the candy out of their reach, how dare Masami do that to them! And two, mentioned about both going straight to the client who in the first place handed the letter to Masami, instead of just sending it directly to Étaoin. Sighing, Éta rolled their purple eyes, and let out a groan, before moving to grab their jacket, and taking the letter that Masami kindly held out to them. Opening the envelope, Étaoin kept a blank expression, as they skimmed through the request. ‘Another one huh? I don't understand why they keep requesting me to take out these gangs?’ scowling a little, Éta glanced towards the younger mage, and shrugged at their question.

“Hey Masami, how do you feel about crime wars?” folding the letter back up, Étaoin slipped it into their pocket and turned back to the younger mage. “It was a request to take down another gang… I did one recently, but…” Éta trailed off, maybe they shouldn’t bring up how they betrayed the officials, just because they were promised more money. Wait didn’t they still have that man’s contacts? Would it even be that gang again? Oh well, they were sure that the guy would’ve possibly made contact with them in case anything went down with the officials. The water mage laughed inwardly at the possibility of that gang thinking they could have Éta at the beck and call to aid them at any time, just like these officials apparently. “Let’s go, Kisei…” What a joke this was, requesting up on children to do their dirty work! How low can these officials get?

Opening the door again, the elder mage paused, and turned to their younger brother, did they really want to involve Masami in this? Étaoin knew that the kid could handle himself, but they were also curious as to whether this one was going to be an actual crime lord and not just an inferior team leader like before, and also to what was being smuggled or what the crime was this time. They only glanced over that letter after all, wanting to find the mystery upon arrival, but now they took Masami into consideration, maybe they should explain the details to the younger first?

Purple glanced back at the candy that Masami was still holding, before nodding to the bag. “Can I have at least one, before we head out?” scratching their cheek a little, an awkward smile lacing their lips. “Preferably a lollipop?”

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Étaoin headed towards the given location in the letter, and sighed when a similar building, like before came into view. They really did home it wasn’t the same gang, because honestly if they had to deal with that man's paranoia once again, he was the first one to go. “So. What’s the plan, Kisei?” Glancing towards the younger, Éta just popped the lolly back into their mouth, their purple gaze keeping an eye on their surroundings just in case any idiot decided to randomly surprise attack them, because let's be real, in this neighbourhood, it would bound to happen at some point.

Stopping outside of the shipment yard, Étaoin groaned seeing a few familiar faces once again, tugging their beanie over their eyes before lowering themself into a crouching position, “Why is it these guys again?” Mumbling with a huff, Éta gestured for Masami to lower himself, before speaking up again. “These are the guys I dealt with before… but I lied to the officials, who requested for my help.” Glancing towards the crates that were being loaded onto the boat. “They smuggle things to Caelum…” Adjusting their beanie, Étaoin turned back to Masami, from what the gang was doing, shrugging a little.

Étaoin would hate to actually have to turn them over this time, they didn’t mind the group, except that one guy. “They aint all that bad, but like I feel there is a rat in the group, considering how much info the client has on this gang, and honestly I’d hate for them to get caught.” Popping the lollipop back into their mouth, Étaoin rested their cheek in their hand and elbow on their knee as they tapped a finger against the side of their face, trying to think of a way to help the gang again.

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Purple eyes widened in confusion when the tap against their shoulder suddenly had them feeling so much more lighter than they usually felt. Éta instantly turned to Masami, who also continued to talk about how he was going to just be in the background and let them deal with this on their own, as it was requested for Éta alone. “My little lookout? I’ll meet you at the entrance, when done..” Having Masami away from the trouble was the best plan, the last thing Étaoin wanted was their little brother getting hurt, even if he could hold his own battles.

Quickly and quietly, thanks to the speed buff that Masami kindly bestowed upon them, Éta had already made their way around the shipment yard and was now sneaking up on the guy that they needed to speak to about this rat. Carefully, the green haired teen, covered the guys mouth with their hand, before quietly chuckling. “Hey big guy. We gotta stop meeting like this.” Now from a far this may look relatively strange, a small kid like Étaoin dragging an almost six foot guy behind a shipment container with no trouble at all, except it was a lot of trouble. Making it there, and releasing the man, Étaoin stepped back a few as soon as he turned on them. “Rynn!” Lifting a finger to their lips, Éta just shushed him. Clicking their tongue, before glancing around the corner of the shipment container, then back to the guy. “Quiet. I’m here to help.” A grin laced Étaoin’s lips when the man looked confused at them, before glancing at the paper that they pulled out of their pocket. “You have a rat, and I’m gonna take him out, but like not in a romantic way y’know… unless he is into that.”

“Yer gonna take out something that’s our problem?” Shrugging, Étaoin nodded just hummed innocently at him, as he continued to read over the details of their original request. “How much?” Étaoin innocently looked at the man, blinking with a confused hum and pouted with a hand over their heart. “Why, whatever could you mean by that, sweetie.” The glare that was aimed towards them, had Eta cringing as their innocent facade dropped. “Everything has its price, Rynn. What's yours?”


“Fine. Same as last time, plus extra. I have a friend on the lookout, but I was sworn to secrecy. The deets for that bank are on the back of the form.” Glancing at the dagger, a small smile laced Éta’s lips. “And your dagger… You know as a little parting gift.” Turning back towards the yard where the rest of the gang was, purple followed the guy they were after, as they just heard the other guy sigh. “You know I never did get your name.” Holding out their hand for the dagger he sighed, setting the sheathed blade against the teen’s palm as well as answering the question with a grumbled; “Lach.” At this, Éta perked up at this and turned to the guy, curiosity lacing their expression. “As in Lachie? Yer from Caelum?” A nod left the guy, and Éta grinned with a low chuckle. Blinking Éta spun round and held the dagger towards him. “Ditto, don't tell anyone though.”

Waving their hand, Éta soon made their way to take out this guy, sneaking to the closest most covert container near the rat as they possibly could, whilst sensing the two pairs of eyes watching them, knowing that one was Masami who was their lookout, and the other being - now known as - Lach. They may not be a rogue but they were a thief themself once upon a time. Making sure that he wasnt holding any of the cargo, Eta made quick work of the assassination that they agreed to do, by repeating the same action of covering the man’s mouth, but at the same time impaling the blade horizontally into his back, just to twist and remove.

Dragging him behind the container, Eta placed him against it uncaringly, just to pinch the tip of the guy's tongue. “You know what happens to greedy people who snitch?” Grinning, Éta tugged at the tongue a little more, “They lose that ability needed.” A whimper left the man, as Eta made the removal as painless as possible and dropped the appendage onto the floor next to the rat. Wiping the blade against the guy's shirt, the teen stood up and glanced around just to slip away and meet Masami near the entrance.

“Oi Rynn.” Pausing a little away from the tuft of blonde hiding out, Eta turned towards the guy and nodded. “Why are you helping us?”

“Because, Lach. Pretending to be good is what makes being bad all the more entertaining. Laters.” Turning, they continued to head back to Masami before tapping the younger's shoulder, and pointed to the exit of the shipment yard.