>>6149046“It’s not a place you really <span class="mu-i">decide</span> to go–more of an inevitability than anything else.” She continues in a quieter tone. “And for every Mimut able to get her voice heard through a job board, you’ve got a thousand other poor saps who died without ever being heard…” The girl pauses. “Sometimes I wonder, Ant: is it better to die alone an’ afraid, but free?”
You stumble over a piece of loose cobblestone as the question hits you like a pool noodle to the face. You, uh-
Your answer is cut off by a cheeky snicker! “Aw relax, Ant… I’m just floating some song ideas by ya’! Loosen up a bit!”
You sincerely doubt that’s the case, but you let it be for now. If there’s one thing you’ve learned about the bite-sized Bard in the past day or so it’s that she’s not an open book like Volka is, but she’s starting to let you peek at a page or two. Sounds like progress to you!
You only asked because she seems a little quiet, you add, fishing for some more details! Everything okay?
“Oough, sneaking around a gang hideout while still a little hungover doesn’t help…” She groans as she presses a soft cheek against your back! “An’ when I found out the <span class="mu-r">SPICYS</span> were involved…”
Yea, you’re not really jazzed about that anywhere, you nod. What’s her connection with them anyways? The Durher stiffens again. “Llllet’s just say we have a history…” She replies, her voice slightly trembling with each syllable, “And no, I never worked for them–I just have a few, uh… <span class="mu-i">debts</span> I haven’t paid…”
So <span class="mu-i">that’s</span> it, huh? Not sure why she didn’t mention it before!
“Ya’ didn’t ask!” TT retorts as the pep returns to her voice! “But seriously, Ant: they ain’t street thugs like the <span class="mu-r">ICERS</span>--these guys roll the Bells all over Zoral. Big players!”
Don’t worry, you smirk, you’ll protect her! Your offer is rewarded with a firm, but gentle nip on the shoulder! OW!
“I mean it, Ant,” The Spinner growls in an unusually serious tone, “The Spice Cartel is <span class="mu-i">BAD</span> news!”
>CONTD. 