Sorry, you reply with a reassuring smile, but the job said ‘<span class="mu-i">200 BELLS</span>’. You can’t take all of this!
BUT, you add as you feel the seething Spinner’s claws dig into your hip with murderous intent, you don’t wanna insult her either: how’s <span class="mu-b">250</span> sound?
The Moleg mulls over the offer for a moment or so before answering with a firm grunt. “Very kind… very honorable… thank you, Anton.”
“He <span class="mu-i">IS</span> all of those things, isn’t he?” Chirps Volka as she gives you a playful nudge with a proud look on her face! “When do you plan on leaving town?”
“Sooner the better…” Groans Mimut as she gently takes the pouch from your hands and counts out the correct amount. “Long journey… but we’ll be fine.”
As you stow your payment away in your pockets, you feel a heavy claw rest itself on your head!
“Will name young after you three… can never thank enough…” Giving you a few more pats, the Moleg nods one more time. “Tell Ma ‘thanks’.”
“We will!” Smiles the Skog, “Safe travels, yea?”
Mimut stares at her for a moment as a chittering noise emerges from where her mouth would be! Saying your farewells, you and the gals leave the mother to prepare for her trek with your purse a little heavier and your heart a little lighter!
“Welp,” Volka remarks as she stretches her broad shoulders with a resounding ‘<span class="mu-i">CRACK</span>’, “Not bad for a day’s work, ey, Rook?”
Sure, you sigh, giving your booted feet a few shakes, you’re about ready to pass out…
“Ah-ah-ah!” Chides the Skog with a wink, “Still got the biggest Lamplighter meeting ever tonight~ Can’t be late!”
What time <span class="mu-i">is</span> it, anyways? Based on how cold it’s become, you’d guess it was getting a little later in the day… Your Grand Marshall answers by giving the air a few sniffs. Well?
“Not a clue! Not sure why I tried that…” She answers with a sheepish grin on her face, “Betcha’ thought it’d work though, huh?”
“Probably missed the last Bell Tower toll, but I’d wager it’s almost evening now!” Adds TT as she leans against your hip! “But as they say, the night… is young!”
Who says that? Anyways, it doesn’t matter–for the first time in a while you’re free, kinda, and you’re not in any immediate danger! What’s the next step?
<span class="mu-b">PASTEBIN UPDATED!</span>
https://pastebin.com/xdk5kHyA>Talk to Oti about your powers!>Head to the Lamplighter Meeting!>Investigate the Clock Store in that code message!>Scope out the Mitaaran Temple!>Check out the crime scene of Chairman Fellick’s murder!>Grab another job from the Job Board!>Head to The Salt Shaker Pub by the docks… something about fighting for bells?>See how Volkir’s shop is doing!>Go shopping!>Write-In! 