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[doubleoohbaby]

[The comm switches on to reveal the face of an entirely uninterested looking male. Blonde hair, blue eyed and strangely charming despite the thuggish look about him. The small smirk on his lips possibly helps with the charm, if nothing else, giving off an odd mixture of weary yet genuine amusement. He's soon breaking the moment of silence with a

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[spadassin]

[young redheaded woman sizing you up.]

You are not the first to be kidnapped, as you say.

Does Universal Exports do as its name suggests?

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[doubleoohbaby]

[Well hello thar, he rather has a thing for redheads. And brunettes. And blondes. The eyeing up is entirely equal, he can promise that much.]

I can't imagine the business holds much claim around these parts, but yes, it does what it says in the title.

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[spadassin]

[she cocks an eyebrow.]

Then why are you interested in small-time thieves running around? That isn't generally someone who works in the exporting business worries about.

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[doubleoohbaby]

[Deadpan.]

Care for the community.

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[spadassin]

[equally deadpan.]

Of course. Well then, Robert.

I assume this means you've already toured the City, and are not in need of a guide. If you've any questions though, feel free to ask now.

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[doubleoohbaby]

There is one thing...

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[spadassin]

[rests her elbow on the table in front of her, and props her chin in her hand.]

Which is...?

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[doubleoohbaby]

I really could do with someone like yourself showing me around the more social areas of the city. Restuarants, bars, that sort of thing.

[The face of total innocence.]

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[spadassin]

Really.

[have a smirk in return.]

I suppose I could do that for you.

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[doubleoohbaby]

Perfect.

[And a smirk from him too.] Are you free tomorrow?

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[spadassin]

I am.

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[doubleoohbaby]

Pick you up at seven?

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[spadassin]

[insert location of dojo.]

Don't be late.

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[doubleoohbaby]

Hardly.

[Ooh, a fighter? He likes a lady with a bit of spirit.]

I look forward to an expansion of my horizons and local knowledge.

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[spadassin]

I'm sure you do.

[pause, as she considers something. then:]

I am Scathach, by the way. It's a pleasure, Robert.

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[doubleoohbaby]

Likewise.

That's an unusual name you have. Somewhat of a mouthful, not that I oppose. to a mouthful