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[goleftgoright]

[If you're in District Two today, you might notice Nikolai. At the moment, he's standing in front of a store, speaking in rapid Russian with what appears to be the owner. A few moments later, the owner hands him what looks to be money, and smiles at him

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[cant_getoveryou]

*watches all this from a distance before he walks in Nikolai's direction* You work fast.

[goleftgoright]

Work fast? I just pick a good time to explore the city.

[He shrugs and adjusts his sleeve, which had been falling down]

[cant_getoveryou]

Uh huh. And how much have you explored? *eyes tracing over those tattoos*

[goleftgoright]

[He shrugs again]

Enough to get to know some of these people. They are not so bad.

[Some of the tattoos are Russian phrases. One that Blaine might notice on his forearm is a snake and a dagger. Nikolai knows he's looking, but doesn't look too bothered by it]

[cant_getoveryou]

*he sighs; he really needs to learn Russian*

Is that your conclusion before or after you get money? *a little smile here*

[goleftgoright]

Before and after. I do them a favor, they insist on showing their gratitude.

[Smiles right back]

[cant_getoveryou]

*oh, this is rich, and he avoids laughing* Oh, yeah? Can I pay you for favors, too?

[goleftgoright]

[Well, that one went right over his head. Blame the language barrier?]

Depends on what kind of favors.

[cant_getoveryou]

*years of practice are all the separates him from standing and rolling on the ground* I've got... special interests for partners, you know. *he edges a bit closer*

[goleftgoright]

Either you mean in business or in the bedroom. If it is the latter, my favors do not extend to that realm.

[cant_getoveryou]

Tch. *though he doesn't sound disappointed in the least* Then I'll have to think of something else.

*shifts to the side, eying the shop he had just come from* And what kind of business favors do they get?

[goleftgoright]

This is a business secret. I would not want others to take advantage.

[cant_getoveryou]

I think you're in a unique position, so not many others could even attempt it.

[goleftgoright]

Oh yes? What position is this?

[Playing stupid as he takes a drag on that cigarette]

[cant_getoveryou]

*focuses on the man's mouth and that cigarette; mouth twists a little and then he looks up* You didn't like it when I spelled it out for you last time. You want me to say it right here?

[goleftgoright]

You said it yourself. It is better to say things than imply them. You obviously think my business here is not legitimate.

[He folds his arms casually]