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[a1enzo]

When Enzo approaches the Bar seeking a power-up, he is presented with a small leather pouch. His processor cycles more rapidly as he fumbles it open to examine its contents.

Perfect.

There's also a slip of paper inside. Pay what he would for something similar in his own world, huh? Might help if he knew how much that was...

Comments

[l33t_mouse]

"What'cha got there, darlin'?"

There wasn't a Mouse behind Enzo before (or there didn't seem to be), but there certainly is now.

[a1enzo]

Enzo's hands clap shut around whatever it is, but then he relaxes. "Oh, it's you. Hi, Mouse." He looks down at his hands, still cupped together. "It's, uh, for Dani."

[l33t_mouse]

"Darlin', I c'n keep a secret just fine, an' I think I've wrung out the notion a' makin' you blush fer havin' a girlfriend," Mouse points out.

[a1enzo]

"Yeah, I know you can." He smirks. "And yeah, you have."

His hands open, displaying the little golden icon.

[l33t_mouse]

"Oooh. That's lovely." Mouse may not be a thief anymore, but she still has an especial appreciation for shiny, valuable things. "Are ya gonna digitize it t'bring back home, or is it gonna be fer, y'know, outings?"

[a1enzo]

Enzo looks down. "Gonna leave it matter. It's a... homecoming present. For when she does." Whenever that is.

[l33t_mouse]

"Maybe it's better that way. Digitizin' would kinda defeat th'purpose an' all. Actually, that kinda makes me wonder...where'd ya get yer hands on a Userspace article like that anyhow?"

[a1enzo]

"Commissioned it. Y'know there's a forge here? Teja runs it, he's a dead king. He's got a sign on the bboard." He glances at the not-exactly-invoice that came with the pin. "He says I should pay him whatever this kind of thing'd cost in our world, but I don't know how much that is."

[l33t_mouse]

"Well, y'came t'the right sprite, darlin.'" Technically Enzo didn't come to her, but never mind. "I'd say two hundred an' fifty, maybe three hundred units? That's a pretty pricey gift."

[a1enzo]

Enzo nods. That's even more than he expected, but he knew it wouldn't come cheap. And this isn't the sort of thing he wants to use Dot's tab for. He wants to do this right.

"He said I can pay him a little at a time, when I get my stipend. Guess I won't be going to Jimmy's Shake Bar for a while."

[l33t_mouse]

"Ah, th'sacrifices a fella makes fer love. I'm sure Dani'll appreciate it, darlin'."

[a1enzo]

Enzo smiles. "Thanks, Mouse." The smile becomes more humorous. "She'd better. That's my stipend for half of term."

[l33t_mouse]

"Don't tell her that, kid," Mouse says with a wink, "even if she asks."

[a1enzo]

"Right!" Beat. "What do I say if she asks?"

[l33t_mouse]

"Then you say, and I quote, 'Lots, but yer worth it.'"

[a1enzo]

Enzo mouths the words after her, and nods, and grins. "Got it. Written to file. Thanks."