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[desperate_times]

Well! That was charming. I love being chased by mobs of shadow critters, really, I do.

I just wish they'd chewed on a less expensive pair of boots.

[She's making it sound worse than it was. Chloe is quite good at getting away from danger.]

Everyone else in one piece? Not that I really know many of you, but the less of you are there, the less interesting things become.

Oh, and to the, um... alien-looking chap and the handsome little man who saved my skin at the station, thanks.

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voice

[caditquaestio]

What were they? Your boots. Were they good leather?

voice

[desperate_times]

Damn straight they were. Cost me 300 dollars.

I mean, they're alright, they're just a bit roughed up, and I don't think I can buy a new pair with a credit card here.

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[caditquaestio]

[ Three hundred... what? Card... what...

A respectful (awed) pause. ]

There're ways to restore leather to some of its old health. Did the... fiends have a good go at you?

voice

[desperate_times]

I was able to outrun them most of the time.

Did you have any trouble with them?

[caditquaestio]

Some. They took after my horse. The animal is well-trained for riding and hunt and a little for the jousts, but it has to be introduced to danger slowly. He took a fright when he saw one of the creatures. Nearly threw me off.

[desperate_times]

Sounds harrowing. Seems you made it in one piece, though.

[caditquaestio]

Through the grace of God, and no more.

We live in dangerous times, it would seem. Though I expect here at least the danger is always known, where elsewhere. Well.

You have found shelter in your court?

[desperate_times]

The danger is always known, meaning you know you're always in danger.

[Not what the danger might be, which she would prefer.]

You could say that. They seem alright. I didn't really want to sit around in a castle all day, though, so I left to explore.

[caditquaestio]

Take company. The roads can bring trouble. Or... you can bring trouble to them.

Have I asked for a name? No, I have not. I should have.

[desperate_times]

[She laughs, liking how that was worded.]

No worries. It's Chloe. Yours?

[caditquaestio]

Valentino. Valentino Masi. Courier, by my trade. And yours?

[desperate_times]

You might say I'm a courier of people.

[caditquaestio]

...a mercenary? You take hostage on the road?

[desperate_times]

No, mate, I'm a driver.

I get people from point A to point B in one piece.

[caditquaestio]

Ah. A lawful trade, then. Good. I would not have offered to help find you new leather for your feet otherwise.

[desperate_times]

[Lawful is such a sticky word. And she almost says as much except he throws in that last part.]

There's a place where I can get my boots repaired?

[caditquaestio]

Perhaps. Depending on the wear and the mark and the leather, certainly.

Though it might prove the easier to find you a new pair.

[desperate_times]

And pay for them with what?

[caditquaestio]

Well asked. It will depend on the master we find you. People here want for strange things.

Well, how can they be blamed? They have food and drink and roof above their heads. They can afford luxuries now.

[desperate_times]

What kind of strange things?