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[inthecenterfold]

Alright so I'm sick of staring at these bubbles spoutin gibberish I don't know & people I know just up & disappearing without tellin me where the hell they're off to & I'm sick of just... waiting around fer somethin t happen

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[felinemystique]

Hey, Smoke.

...if you've got time, you should swing by and see me at work. I'll be here for a while.

[inthecenterfold]

I think I could manage that. Gotta track down these other two clowns first if they're both gonna take me and my staff on. ♥

Now, not like I couldn't spot a gal like you from across the Sphere, but remind me where you work again?

[felinemystique]

I'm at the clothing stall in the marketplace. *directions go here*

If you get lost, anyone should be able to tell you how to get here.

[inthecenterfold]

Clothing stall... got it! Just gotta figure out where else I'm goin after that stop to see you & I'll head outta here.

[felinemystique]

I'll see you in a little while, then.

Quicklogging the Prologue

[inthecenterfold]

[[Whenever the three of them get done squabbling over details, Smoke heads out to the Clothing Stall - only getting lost... twice lol. But does find Bastet]]

Hey there, B - what's up?

quick!log

[felinemystique]

[Bastet looks a little tired, but her smile is real enough when she sees him approach. She doesn't look forward to telling him, but he deserves to know.]

It's good to see you, guy. It's been a while.

Re: quick!log

[inthecenterfold]

[[Yeah he's got no clue. Smoking, carrying his weapon - the stress/worry isn't obvious yet for him either.]]

I gotta get out more an' work's not cuttin' it. I feel like... being cooped up's not worth it if I'm not doin' anythin'. Think that bar idea mighta' been a little lofty fer lil ol' me, but hey... we'll see.

quick!log

[felinemystique]

[She moves out from behind the counter to stand next to him. Her expression is calm and a little sad as she looks up at him.]

It's bad news, Smoke, and I don't want to tell you here. Let's go for a walk, all right?

Re: quick!log

[inthecenterfold]

[[His expression changes fast, sobering up.]]

Alright. Yeah, let's go.

[[He steps to the side to let her lead, but crushes his cigarette out under his shoe. He's ready to focus.]]

Re: quick!log

[felinemystique]

[She leads him quickly through the crowds, heading for the bridge that leads to the Park. From there, she'll take him to the Aquarium, as she's sure he'll have questions she won't want to answer where the tree can reach them]

Bear with me--I'll be able to explain more when we get there.

Re: quick!log

[inthecenterfold]

[[He's just looking around confused now, starting to realize the severity. ]]

This is... really heavy stuff isn't it? Why do we have to get anywh--

[[catches her expression]]

I'll just shut up. Whenever yer ready.

Re: quick!log

[felinemystique]

[Bastet gives him a quick pat on the arm, meant to reassure him some, but is otherwise quiet until they reach the Aquarium. Once there, she slows her pace, letting him come up beside her.]

You've heard of people dying and coming back, right? Like with Trust?

[She sighs, pausing a few moments and then just comes out with it.]

It's Ran this time, Smoke. She's gone.

1/3 prolly

[inthecenterfold]

[[He's quiet for a little bit as it sinks in.]]

2/3

[inthecenterfold]

[[Shocked becomes sad]]

... I see.

3/3

[inthecenterfold]

[[And on to anger as his fists clench; he's not looking in her direction right now.]]

Damn an' Kanin even was askin' about the bar idea again...