The wait wouldn't be too long as the moment Altuo made himself comfortable he could likely spot the towering figure of a person approaching steadily in the distance. The weathered armor that hugged the individual's body clinking with each heavy step they took as they grew closer. Despite the spaced out expression on his face, Goji greeted Altuo with a simple head nod in their direction. After quite a long trip he was ready to jump straight into the reason as to why they were both here. Not that he had anything against a quick chat but when jewels were involved priorities came first.

"Take it your the one who put out the request?" Reaching around for the old rucksack that was strapped to his shoulder. Goji gleaned over the contents inside as he shuffled things about. Not quite looking for anything specific but more so making sure everything was in order before they headed onward towards the mines that were just a short ways away. "If your ready to go already so I am. The sooner we get this done the better yeah? I'm sure we don't want it to take all day."

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"Just Goji, no mister." An awkward tone peaked in his deep voice as Goji followed close behind. His rucksack was slung back over one of his broad shoulders while the two of them made their way over to the mines in decent timing. To his relief any small talk was dropped. The details of their mission ahead filling the conversation instead. As per usual, he was defaulted to a shift of bodyguard duty. Pretty standard stuff for his usual choice of labor. Seemed like things we're shaping out to be simple enough. Which meant no complaints from him. For now anyway.

"So you need me to be your meat shield." From the corner of his mouth a slight smirk grew. The look in his narrow eyes seeming almost mischievous. "Pretty boy like you must be as soft as you look. Makes sense." Such a cheeky comment was not meant as an insult but definitely a jab. As they arrived and he was given his orders Goji wasted no time pushing on. "Just don't get in my way and there won't be any problems." Not giving Altuo a chance to clap back, he stepped inside the cave ready for action.

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Even as far ahead as he had managed to tread before Altuo inevitably was able to pick up pace. Closing the distance between them with little effort. Goji could hear murmurings of what he could only assume was some kind of snappy retort directed at him. Fair game, at least their mutual sense of humor would keep things from getting too boring along the way if nothing else.

Impressively Altuo took the lead, his thorough knowledge of the inner caverns showing itself as he made simple work the of the numerous pathways and crossroads within. Eventually bringing them to a clearing housing many hardworking men, woman, and various other races in between. The sheer numbers and level of coordination between the miners a respectable sight to behold.

As soon as they had arrived Altuo had already sprung into action. Making conversation with a few dwarves who proceeded to lead him away to another part of the cave system. His last witty comment earning him a dirty side glance from Goji on the way out. Left behind to play guard as was the original plan. For awhile things were calm and collected. Nothing out of the ordinary breaking the peace as the miners continued to work away at their own projects. Goji himself wandering around from place to place with his head on a swivel. Every now and then stopping to observe the process.

That was, until a mighty rumbling overtook the cave bringing everything to a grinding halt. In one of the far off corners of the mines, frantic shouting filled the room as a few bodies were flung through the air as if they weighed nothing at all. Their limp forms hit the floor afterwards causing those around them to drop everything and flee for safety. From the chaos emerged a stone golem composed of the very same terrain they stood on. Clearly angered from being accidentally disturbed.

Ready as he ever was to carry out his end of the bargain, Goji rolled his neck and cracked his knuckles as he prepared for a decent fight. His face contorting into a twisted sort of smile as his body fortified itself at his command. Flesh melting away to be replaced with some kind of special metallic layering. Once his transformation completed he jumped straight into battle. A tightly balled fist reeling back before it was unleashed on his foe at full force. The ring of metal singing along with the creature's pained roar as it stumbled back. Allowing Goji a small window to follow up with a second punch. Only this time before it could connect one big solid hand sent him crashing into a wall. The beast had retaliated and not a moment too soon. Leaving Goji vulnerable to a counterattack even with his metal body negating the brunt of the impact.

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"Not my fault you were late to the party. Hurry up next time if you want play too." Close to enjoying their back and forth banter at this rate, not that he would openly admit it. Goji brushed off the rubble that littered his lap before taking Altuo's hand in his own without any reservations. Not thinking too much of the gesture as he rose back to his feet. In that simple act alone something sparked within Goji that he couldn't rightly explain so instead he would push it aside. Passing it off as nothing to pay any mind to.  "Make it three drinks and an extra plate of meat. Then we'll call it even." With a pat on Altuo's shoulder Goji gathered his things together. Doing one last scan of the cave for any more hidden surprises. Once he was certain things were in the clear the two of them could head out.

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