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[ So, this is the place. It's a nondescript inn like any other. Emerald doesn't see the proprietor around. There's only a young woman working the counter, and she doesn't match the description of their informant.
Well, she'll pretend to be a patron. It'd be strange if she hangs around only to leave when she gets what she wants. So she walks up to the counter, putting on the amicable but tired smile of someone who's been on the road for the whole day. The tired part is somewhat genuine. It's been a pain to trek here, but it'll be worth it for Cinder and the intel that will be valuable to their plans. ]
Hey, you got any rooms for the night?
Well, she'll pretend to be a patron. It'd be strange if she hangs around only to leave when she gets what she wants. So she walks up to the counter, putting on the amicable but tired smile of someone who's been on the road for the whole day. The tired part is somewhat genuine. It's been a pain to trek here, but it'll be worth it for Cinder and the intel that will be valuable to their plans. ]
Hey, you got any rooms for the night?
ty for the starter!!!
Date: 2023-09-06 04:47 am (UTC)Aye, that we do, jus' had some folks leave. For how many?
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Date: 2023-09-10 05:21 am (UTC)Just me. What's on the menu? I might order a bite.
[ While waiting for the owner to make herself known. Maybe even eavesdrop on the other travelers while she's at it. They must hear many things at a crossroads like this. ]
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Date: 2023-10-09 04:37 pm (UTC)[ She'll pull out a menu for her too, there appears to be a collection of other lighter dishes too. Salads, sandwiches, ect.]
But if that ain't your fancy we got regular ole soft drinks too. Whatever it is, I'll whip it up in a jiffy.
[ ...There is conversations going about, mostly about the riff raff going on in the world. In addition to that rumors concerning the landlady herself. Something about her being some kind of seedy informant for anyone and everyone. Others saying she's an ex-Huntress. But Martha doesn't pay this any mind as if she's heard it all. ]
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Date: 2023-10-30 08:05 pm (UTC)[ Emerald answers, only half-listening, the other half of her attention having drifted to a nearby table gossiping about the landlady. Perhaps later she'll slide in with the other guests, try and chat them up. People become loose-lipped after a few drinks, and she bets they have more to spill if they're already flapping their mouths.
It makes her wonder if the girl taking her order is in on the brokering business. She has an innocent-looking face about her, not the sort to be caught up in shady dealings. ]
You've been working this place long? You know the things they say about the madam, right?
[ Her tone seems to ask, so, what's a girl like you doing here? ]
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Date: 2023-12-10 10:35 pm (UTC)There is a lot she doesn’t know about her boss and the secrets she keeps. She knows, deep down that she means well. She’s put up with her for how many years now? So she can’t help but be indebted. However.. She can’t look away of what she’s doing, making and brokering deals with information. But she’s remained uncertain of how to exactly tackle the issue.]
…I’ve been workin’ here for awhile miss. [ Martha regains her cheer, hoping to save face.] I do… can’t do a thing ‘bout it though. The ole Landlady can be rather dramatic.
[ She lets a beat go by and gives a nonchalant shrug.]
She took me in, I’m indebted to her for that.
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Date: 2023-12-19 07:49 am (UTC)Yeah? I get it, sort of.
[ Having nowhere else to go, even the feeling of being indebted to someone, sometimes where you end up is a matter of circumstance. Emerald thinks she happens to be fine where she is but this girl, she seems a little too honest for her own good. ]
You seem like you can keep a secret. I bet that's useful to the madam.
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Date: 2024-02-24 03:44 am (UTC)Guess so, yeah. [ She tilts her head, slightly.] We help each where we can.
[ Apart of her wishes she'd stop, maybe. That way she wouldn't put herself in danger, but she's a bullheaded woman. Her voice lowers so the others in the background don't hear.]
That mean ya got a secret or two to share with her? Or s'the other way 'round.?