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    Thomas waves the bar tender down and requests two shots of Whiskey and a beer as a chaser.
    Say, are we allowed to have a cigar with our drinks?

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    Krayger nods. "Lived here quite a while. What is it that you need?" he asks, taking a pull of his drink.
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    "Cigar? Good idea. Well met, stranger." Bo nods to the newcomer and takes a cigar from the bartender as well, leaving coins on the bar. A small knife appears in his hand and vanishes again, leaving the end of the cigar cut cleanly, and then he puts it in his mouth and draws hard on it - the cigar catching alight apparently on its own. Once he's gotten it streaming smoke appropriately he turns back to Krayger again.

    "Just a few things. First, where can I sell this junk -" he indicates the duffel bag full of clanking metal bits, with a couple of sword hilts sticking out of it.

    "- and second, just wondering, what are the local laws concerning killing bandits. Who attacked a traveler in the forest without warning. Or so I assume. If that's a matter that needs to be reported to a local magistrate..."
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    Krayger shakes his head.
    "No, I doubt that will be an issue. As for junk, there is a junk yard in the city that might buy scrap metal. Otherwise, various shops should buy blades and the like." he offers.
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    Smoke streams out from the cigar in a long, satisfying wave. "Good, very good. I'll just unload all this and not carry it all around." Bo sits and smokes, looking content. Things are looking up. He might be almost broke, but that's a temporary problem only. No doubt there will be something else tomorrow.

    "I owe you one," he says to Krayger.
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    "Yes, several. First, are you expecting to face any militarised vehicles? Secondly, would it be possible for me to stand in on any tactical meetings for any missions that we are providing muscle?" The first means they need to either go about buying/converting/stealing their own, or trying to obtain more heavy weaponry. The second is because, as head enforcer, he has a good idea of what the Night Queen's thugs can do.
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    Krayger waves him off.
    "Nonsense. It's just advice. Doesn't cost nothing." he insists.
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    "Consider it a small favor for a small favor then. And at least let me buy the next round," Bo replies, and directs a look at the serving staff that says two more of the same, please.

    "One other thing, then. Well, a couple of things. About the only honest work I know is soldiering or sorcery, or both - so I'm wondering if this realm settles disputes by mercenary armies, champions' duels, or some other way that might mean employment for an ex-soldier who doesn't want to turn bandit or policeman."

    Bo takes a drink, and gestures with the jar at the room around them, most of its shadows being filled with rough customers. "Looks like plenty of those sorts here. Good prospects for the press gang."

    A few of the meaner looking prospects stare back at him, apparently not amused. "Anyway, I suppose what I'm asking is just a general idea of how the law and the politics work around here."

    The next round arrives at last, and Bo continues. "And the other, of course, is this. You look like you've been in a few fights yourself. Can you tell me where to go, or who to talk to, that might be hiring for that sort of work?" After a moment, he adds, "Temporarily, at least. I'm not looking to start my own mercenary company. Or a construction company either, although I suppose I could, given time. But that kind of enterprise takes capital, contacts, a reputation. I'm just looking for work while I learn something of this city and its ways. Because it seems likely that I'm not going back for quite a while."
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    Dipsnig's ears twitch as he considers it.

    "It is entirely possible that we'll face vehicles, certainly. As for meetings... my lieutenants and I prefer to keep them confidential. But we'll keep you well-informed of any plans and operations that involved your resources. With enough time for you to raise objections and such."
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    "The answer is generally 'all of the above' here. I'm part of a mercenary company myself, but we aren't welcome in this city anymore, on account of our size. Spooked the government. Or maybe Dipsnig said something bad about Vyrn's haircut last year, who knows with them? They take recruits, but it does limit you, being stuck in just this city. I could get you licensed to work with our group, even if we can't do 'direct' business in this city." says the minotaur, with a smile that indicates that he's not just in the city to sample its ale despite any laws.
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    Bo thinks it over, but not for long. "Sold. Won't be the first time I've been asked not to act up in a city. Tell me where to find your outfit, and I'll head there tomorrow, just as soon as I unload this collection of gear," he indicates the duffel bag with a cheerful grin. "Hopefully that will bring me enough to pay any reasonable licensing fee. But that's just a detail, I'll work something out."

    With that, he finishes his drink and stubs out the remnants of his cigar. Looks like he's ready to head out now, nighttime or not.
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    Krayger nods, and will give him directions to the main Merc HQ or the Riverside office, whichever he prefers.
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    [Fireside... and out into the Night]

    With that, Bo politely takes his leave, giving a small bow to Krayger, a small wave to Raril Xar'Cha, exchanging a wary look with the lady drow apparently standing guard over Raril, and a last amused glance at the more sullen and hostile looking of the shadowy clientele in the bar.

    At his come-along gesture the duffel bag floats up and follows him out the door, hovering a foot or so off the ground. Off to find a junk shop! Or dealer in antiquities! After that he'll show up at Merc HQ, if only he doesn't get lost or mugged along the way. He doesn't look too worried, however.
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    "And if I join MERC, become a member myself? Then could I attend these meetings?" They have nothing against providing people for suicidal diversions, so long as the leadership is aware it is a suicidal diversion. Recruiting bottom-layer thugs and dealers is easy; the heavy-hitters and specialists are harder to find.
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    "No. My meetings with my lieutenants are confidential, even to other MERC members. However, if it's an issue, we can arrange to consult you before utilizing your resources," Dipsnig says.
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    "I would like to retain control over how my resources are used. If you wish my people in a fight, which you know we cannot win, then I would like to know this, also why it is necessary, and then I shall send in who I choose. This is why I wished access to your meetings. But, the Night Queen told me to accept what has been offered. The consultation, being kept well-informed, and so on. And I shall accept it. I do not like it, but I do." The Terrisman looks at the Night Queen as he speaks, and she smiles. He's plainly uncomfortable with the arrangement, yet it seems the young, horrifically scarred girl has enough power to make him swallow his objections and continue regardless.
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    "I am not interested in cannon fodder, or wasting troops on fights I can't win," Dipsnig says. "Regardless, it's a deal. Here's to fruitful cooperation." He extends his hand towards the Night Queen.
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    The Night Queen smiles and will take Dipsnig's hand and shake it. Her grip is strong, and covered in slaver's calluses from the whip. Her hands are also nearly corpse-cold; she hasn't fed for a few days, to heighten her senses and reflexes, just in case it was a trap. Her smile, meanwhile, reveals even white teeth, with a pair of notably pointy canine teeth. Afterward, Doraeus will also try to shake Dipsnig's hand. His grip is weak, almost flaccid, to begin, but quickly strengthens as he stops storing strength in his numerous pewterminds. Not as strong as the Night Queen's, though, but much warmer and slightly softer.
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    "Pleasure doing business with you," Dipsnig says. "We'll inform you once we make our move."
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    The Night Queen makes some words with her hands in British Sign Language. "It was a pleasure doing business with you, too. The Night Queen eagerly looks forward to possibilities of future collaboration." Doreaus translates. The Night Queen will replace her concealing outer robes and cloak before they leave, but they will not stay in the bar. Skyside's too far away for their drive to be easy.
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    Dipsnig likewise leaves, carried away by his wolf.
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    Raril shakes off the unexpected deadtime that had fallen over him and frowns. The drow had the sense he'd missed some good conversation. Oh well, at least his food had arrived. Raril tucks into the mushrooms he'd ordered, occasionally sipping his wine, contemplating what he needed to do next.
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    Some time after meeting with the Night Queen, Dipsnig arrives in the Den again. He has another meeting to attend to... this time a more secretive one.
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    Bo strides into the Den, looking somewhat more prosperous than before - head freshly shaved and oiled to a gleam, coat and boots clean, smile looking refreshed rather than weary. With a nod to those he might recognize from the other day, he heads for a seat at the bar. There he calls for rum served plain in a glass.
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    As he waits for another of his business partners to arrive, Dipsnig decides he might as well get himself something to drink. Even tough the waiters are not his kind of goblin, he does feel a bit at home in the Den. His massive grey-furred wolf lies down under his feet as the mercenary sits by the bar.
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    Bo gives a small nod to the stranger as he takes a seat. Though the other customers might not have strong reactions, Bo gazes at the wolf with great interest. After a moment, the air before his eyes takes on a slight and unobtrusive shimmer, like heat distortion, as he looks for signs of enchantment, charm or possibly even transformation. (Which may or may not produce reliable information.) The glass of rum stands forgotten on the bar while this goes on.

    At last he turns and asks, "Kindly forgive my curiosity, sir, but is that - ah, creature - a guard or a pet?"
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    An attractive twi'lek woman with pale blue skin walks into the Den. In strict defiance of sterotypes, she's dressed from neck-downwards in a sleek suit of armor, painted a dull mudbrick yellow color, with brow under-armor. Her left headtail is coiled stylishly around her neck. Her eyes are a hard grey color, with a black spiked crescent tattoo orbiting her left eye socket. A heavy blaster pistol in a holster hangs at her hip.

    She walks over and sits to the right of Dipsnig, not saying anything to interrupt the other person.
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    Dipsnig's right ear twitches towards the Twi'Lek as she enters. Sent here by Atilla, most likely. Earlier than he expected. But it won't hurt to make some conversation first. Just to keep up appearances.

    His wolf is, as it turns out, entirely non-magical. He does have some magic about him, but it's entirely a result of his collar being enchanted for protection.

    "This 'creature', as you put it, is my mount. But also a pet."
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    Bo glances at the armored figure as she approaches and after a brief hesitation, nods, before turning back to the wolf's rider. "Interesting, and not something I've encountered before. Although I haven't been here very long. I've heard a lot of stories about how my unit fought a campaign with giant dog riders once, but that was a long time before my time. Never seen a riding wolf before. Can you tell me his name, and how you acquired him?" Bo actually has a lot more questions than that. Given a chance he'll ask about how such wolves are raised, and their training, equipment and a lot more, but then again he's not insensitive to social cues - if the other doesn't care to share, he'll drop it.

    Just for a moment there, something about the woman in armor troubled him. Hopefully the questions will cover that up.
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    Raril shakes off the unexpected deadtime that had fallen over him and frowns. The drow had the sense he'd missed some good conversation. Oh well, at least his food had arrived. Raril tucks into the mushrooms he'd ordered, occasionally sipping his wine, contemplating what he needed to do next.
    A young woman takes a seat nearby, ordering a mug of... coffee, of all things. Her dark red locks trail down her back in a french braid, bangs shading her right eye slomewhat. With jade irises the freckled woman looks about the den, her lightly tanned skin clad in a backless black dress that shrouds most of her thighs and lets crimson stockings do the rest of the leg covering. White boots with black heels shield her feet, snow-white sash encircling the woman's waist.
    If raril's nose is particularly good, he may catch the scent of blood upon her.
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