>>6099997As the Lamplighter Grandmaster takes the time to bow, a thought occurs…
Volka, you begin, how many Lamplighters <span class="mu-i">are</span> there, exactly?
“Sizing up the competition, ey?” She snickers in a smug voice, “Well don’t get too intimidated–there’s only four of us right now!”
She pauses.
“Oh wait, <span class="mu-i">three</span>. Forgot about Damius… poor bastard…”
What happened to Damius?
“Anyways, it’s just three of… I mean, an <span class="mu-s">ARMY OF THREE!</span> Myself included, naturally! It doesn’t sound like a lot, I know, but every great organization starts with a few good people!”
A sly look forms in her yellow eyes. “So whaddaya say, hmm? Care to be one of those few good people, HMMMM??”
You always knew you were destined for greatness, or at least some kind of quasi-legal mob, but you know how this kind of thing goes… what exactly do you have to <span class="mu-i">DO</span> if you join up?
“Patrol, greet everyone you see, pick up trash-”
But do you have, like, a schedule or anything? Because figuring out how to get back home is still pretty high on your ‘To-Do’ list…
“Come now, Ant! Our organization prides itself on treating its members right and respecting their busy lives! Let’s just say you’d be put on a… flexible schedule. How’s that sound?”
It sounds better than your current job, and potentially safer too…
“It’ll be <span class="mu-i">great</span>! We can patrol together, end the night at the tavern drinking ourselves sick and telling tales… and we can even get you your own unifo-” Volka pauses mid-pitch. “Wait, no, that got melted… well we can get you a HAT–wait, that was eaten…” Drumming her claws against her chin, she snaps a finger as an idea pops into her head! “A WHISTLE! I can definitely scrounge up a <span class="mu-s">WHISTLE</span> for you!”
Still sounds better than your current job!
“So whaddaya say, Ant? Want to join? No pressure!”
There’s definitely pressure–this girl could crush you like a grape. Still, you just got here–no need to commit immediately, right?
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