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You inform Natalie that you want to bring the Mirror Shield with you. Confused by this, the assistant asks you if you want to bring anything else instead, and that’s when it occurred to you that Amelia can carry the Mirror Shield! Natalie takes it as you wanting your sister along and leaves it at that. It took some time to get to the meeting, and during the waiting, you told Fiora what you are planning to do, and she didn’t oppose it.
Anyway, you walk through many hoops, hallways, fake corridors, and all types of liminal spaces to reach Ka-Shing’s den. Amelia was tired of carrying the mirror halfway through the trip, but thanks to your and Natalie’s cheering, she found the strength to continue her labor. You did a very exhausting cooking challenge, you couldn’t help! Now the bodyguards that escorted you three here? They are dicks.
The Billionaire’s secret personal lounge area is a mix between a bar and a bowling alley. Neon signs, big couches, sports memorabilia, and the smelly aroma of the many types of food and beverages that are served here. It all paints a picture of excess and lousy entertainment.
The man of the hour is by the bowling area, comfortably seated on a crimson couch turned purple by the lights, eyes looking upwards to the main screen hanging over. Video footage of the Cooking Contest is replayed. The entire paraphernalia was a show for him. He tilts his head back to you three and greets you with his untrustworthy smirk.
“Here they are, sir!” Natalie salutes and then resumes her position as a bartender.
“Thank you, my tiny Peach!“ Ka-Shing acts exuberant. “Pay no mind, money is better spent elsewhere. Her last shift just started, if you are wondering.” For some reason, he wants to explain that he’s not overworking Natalie. “Welcome! Welcome! Nice showing out there, Johnny boy! You’re a good cook, but you need to work on that charisma. Loved your lady friend’s personality though…!”
“Hey there, Ka-Shing.” You act respectfully.
“Ka-Shing, grrrr…” Amelia hasn’t forgotten what happened on Judgment Day.
“You little fiery lady, no wonder Masterson talked you up! Love your attitude! Men like me can tell when there’s a fire behind those peepers. Your brother and I squashed our beef, but I don’t think the message reached ya. Sorry about our little encounter, darling. I never apologized for betting on myself, but it’s the first time it became a risky bet. So, again, sorry! Get her a good sweet drink, Peach!” Ka-Shing has a good laugh and asks Natalie to prepare Amelia a drink. “That aside, let’s get right down to business, there’s much to talk about, money is going in and out as we speak, but one thing bugs me… <span class="mu-i">What’s up with the mirror</span>?” Ka-Shing lowers his voice with the last question.
