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[The locket doesn't reveal too much of where he is. What happens in Mair, stays in Mair. But it would be easy enough to guess by the sounds of coins, the laughter and shouts, that he's in some sort of gambling house. At least he's not broadcasting from the brothel, but Jack's eyes eyes are still bright and sharp from the wine that flows here, and he looks amused in a cheshire cat way. A single coin flips between his fingers.]

Well, I've certainly found a place that I like. Plenty of drink, plenty of entertainment, plenty of mystery meat. Almost dying always calls for just a little bit more living.

As for the rest of us who survived, I hope you're also settled. Recovering. War isn't game, but I doubt I have to tell anyone that now. It's more of a gamble. Higher stakes, more to lose. [He finishes his drink, waving off another before he looks back at the locket.] And I don't like to lose.

My name is Jack Benjamin. I'd like to speak to those who are familiar with the weapons of this land - swords and bows, maces. I was a soldier in my world too, but we've sort of left those things behind. And see, I want to be as effective as possible here, so that the next time they come I'll do more than just find a soft spot to poke.

[Jack lifts the coin to the lips of a lovely young woman, hoping that the kiss will bring him luck. All it brings is an imp between them, closing its mouth around the coin instead. Jack glares at it, commanding through gritted teeth.]

Spit it out.

[It does, and the coin can be heard bouncing across the table. By the way Jack looks (first surprised, then as pleased as the cat who got the cream) it landed on a prosperous spot.]

I believe I can reimburse you for a little of your time. I'd rather not owe anyone any favors.

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Maybe they're masochists. Kick an imp, win a fortune.

[ He looks amused -- ] You making Mair your home now?

For the time being. I have business here.

Be careful.

You've been in a war a few times, haven't you?

[Those two little words catch him off guard. He's still not sure why Johnny's inclined to care.]

I've seen every ugly side of it.

[ because he's a friend, and he just does. contrary to popular opinion, johnny's not actually just a shallow frat boy. ]

Don't go tumbling into another one while you're there, huh?

[Why not, it would make Jack's life so much easier.]

And deny you another fiery rescue? I wouldn't dream of it.

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[ lbr, nobody wants Jack's life to be easy. Oh, he gets the sarcasm, but Johnny finds that he likes teasing him. ]

Wow, is that you saying you want to be rescued by me?

Give me time to find a tower first, would you? So that I can jump out of it.

[Back away, Johnny. This is his foreplay.]

Aw, I'm flattered. Not everyone wants to jump off towers just to avoid me.

[ YOU HAVE A VERY STRANGE DEFINITION OF FOREPLAY. ]

I like to think that what we have is special.

[YOU HAVE NO IDEA.]

Well, you know, once you throw in voluntary defenestration, we've really got something.

[ He makes a soft noise of amusement. ] I'm jealous, here I am working, while you're out scoring babes and winning fortunes.

[Jack whistles lowly.]

There's a nice big word from your lips. And you, working? I'd like to see that. What're you working on?

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[ wOW YOU MAKE THAT SOUND DIRTY. johnny decides to be cheeky. ]

Which one's big for you? Voluntary, or defenestration? [ he shows him the image of a cave that has apparently been hollowed out by him -- it's not quite done yet, but he'd been hard at work for the past few days, carving it out with finesse. ]

An underground place of sorts. Like it?

The second one. It's a shame it's a little unattractive despite its size.

[Pause.]

You're digging a hole.

[Well, he does sort of remind Jack of a Golden Retriever.]

[ This time, Johnny has to pause. ]

...You know, when you put it that way, I sound like a puppy. [ Uncool, Jack Benjamin. ]

Who's a good boy? Does doggy want a bone?

[I'm sorry, did you think he could resist? That he would even try?]

[ dryly. ]

I'm gonna find you, and pee all over your shoes.

I have been looking for an excuse to swat you with a rolled-up newspaper.

[ He smirks. ]

Woof. Now you're just letting all that money you've got go to your head.

Unfortunately it's earmarked for something else.

A palace by the sea? I hear the view's awesome.

[Jack opens his mouth to say something else, but then it curves into a smile. Why not go with the truth, especially when it doesn't sound entirely truthful.]

I'm going to buy half the whores in Mair. Instant but temporary gratification.

[ HAHAHA WHAT

That's the most incredible, ludicrous thing he's ever heard. ]

You're just screwing with me, right? I mean, you?

Do I have to pay for screwing with you too?

[Jack grins, picks up a coin from his winning, and flips it at the locket.]

[ He's laughing. ]

You know you can't sell that, right? A guy like you doesn't need to pay a whore, much less half a town full of them.

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