_-Captain BRM-_
Post Tenebras Lux.
- Feb 1, 2021
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"You have a place?" She murmured, estimating the general cost of the items she selected before sliding the airy money bag back into her dress.Jintao watched Tay comb through everything. He was amazed, and almost concerned by her swiftness. She could be a thief- he thought, but then why was she so good at paying? Perhaps her family was often in danger, which lead to them to always being in a rush? Jintao wasn't sure and he didn't dare question her about it.
"This isn't my place," he leaned against the counter, "so it isn't up to me. You'll have to talk to Jack about it." He looked where Jack had disappeared earlier. "If they say no, you can stay at my place. It's not too far from here."
Jintao watched Tay open the jar and smell its contents. He could barely stop himself from smiling when she wrinkled her nose. " Me?" he asked, sounding half offended. "Do I really smell that bad?"
He watched her return to the counter and count the coins. "Jack probably has the keys," he said. "I don't work here."
@_-Captain BRM-_
She pushed the herbs and liquor to the far edge of the counter, then knelt and retrieved a pair of high-laced boots from where they glistened, unprotected and displayed at the shuttered window. She held her palm to the rubber sole. "These are fine." The boots stood tall and firm, unbroken.
She sighed and glanced at Jintao. Wavy curls dangled over her eyes. "Blessings for bringing me here, friend. If I had more change I'd offer it gladly. But alas," she tossed the boots to the counter and cocked her head, "I'm broke."
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