IC Inbox - Asgard Eventide

[samantha_grey]

An old, brick edifice stands in front of the burnt-down ruins of a home in the hillside. Mountains rear up in all directions, covered in lush, green vegetation. Nobody comes this way anymore, but you have the sense that anything placed in the mailbox attached to this old structure will be found by someone, the only living person for whom this place still has any meaning.

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[drinkupmehearties]

[ He'll touch two fingers to his forehead, then the video shuts off.

Finally, around an hour later, the pirate leisurely strolls in. He's distracted momentarily by the cramped shelves of herbs and medicines, curiously investigating them, then works his way over to the counter.

A smile turns up the corners of his mouth. ] Miss Grey.

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[samantha_grey]

[She'd made sure Sophie was done for the day, just in case this was one of those sorts of discussions. When he walked in, he'd find himself in the cramped space of Pinch of Sage, the strong odors of herbs, potions and the like filling the space.]

Well now, if it isn't Captain Jack Sparrow. What can I do for you?

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[drinkupmehearties]

[ The pirate leans on the counter, resting his weight on his elbows. A bit of gold flashes with his smile. ]

Cozy little place you have here. I like it.

[ Jack glances from side to side, as if he's taking stock of the place, then back to her. His voice lowers a notch. ] I found out something interesting the other day. I heard tell from a mostly reliable source that a certain someone was willing to purchase items acquired in a less than honest way.

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[samantha_grey]

I bought the cheapest, smallest hole in the wall that would serve my purposes. A greenhouse and space for a lab in the back. Turned the old house's foyer into the shop front. [She chuckled.

At the mention of other business, she glanced around and nodded.]

Did you now? That sort of business is usually out the backdoor, just so you know... but today I think I'll turn a blind eye. What is it?

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[drinkupmehearties]

Fair enough.

[ He pulls out a small pouch, tugs it open, then flips it upside down. Metal and stone clatter against one another, then the goods spill out onto the counter top: a silver necklace with a fairly nice gem in the middle, a modern watch, and a couple of expensive diamond rings. ]

Perhaps they're not your fancy, in particular, but I can always find something that is. What do you think?

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[samantha_grey]

[She took out a small glass and used it to inspect the stone. Appraisal wasn't one of her strongest suits, but she knew what people in Utgard were looking for, and the rough caliber she could get for it.]

Nothing here's contraband. Good. Avoid weapons dealing. Too much trouble to try and ship it out of the city. Jewelry's easy...

[She picked up the necklace with a gloved hand and nodded before writing a figure down. It was roughly, the going rate.]

[drinkupmehearties]

[ Jack watches closely, most likely leaning a tiny bit into her personal space in the process. Unintentionally, of course. ]

I never really was one for cheating a man -- or lady, as it stood -- out of their means to defend themselves. So aye, no weapons.

Will you take what's there?

[samantha_grey]

[Considering that Samantha's personal space was much ... larger than most people's, yeah. He was definitely in hers. When he leaned in, her face hardened and she took a step back, scratching at the back of her head uncomfortably as she glanced at him.]

Yeah, I can take what you've got here. That's not a problem.

[drinkupmehearties]

[ He won't notice the expression change, merely offers his hand out to shake and grins. ]

[samantha_grey]

[Now that, she could handle. She reached out and clasped his hand, shaking it and nodding.]

I take it I'm probably going to be buying more of this sort of thing off of you in the future, eh?

[drinkupmehearties]

[ A smile. ]

You'd be spot on, provided you want the business.

[samantha_grey]

I don't get quite as much of this as you'd think. There aren't too many... creative magpies out there, let's call them. So, you won't find that much competition.

[drinkupmehearties]

Oh, that's perfect, then.

[ No competition means more for him. He's totally fine with this. ]

What's the payment in, then? 'Runes'?

[samantha_grey]

Yep. Runes. Copper mostly, though I can offer quite a few, mostly for the necklace. That's the choice piece among the rest. Find something really special and you'll net silver well enough, but it's hard to get proper, full prices for either of us.

Hell, I don't make much of a profit on this, believe it or not. I do it more to keep my ears to the ground. I find the sewers are where you hear things faster than in the light of day.

[drinkupmehearties]

[ A grin. He's happy that this turned out to be a profitable venture. Sure, it was odd currency, but if that was what passed for coin in this realm then so be it. ]

I'd wager that so. Nothing more informative than the scum of the earth, aye?

[ And he's glad to have an in, now. ]

[samantha_grey]

When you're spending your life on the run for people with guns, you develop a knack for picking up on little details. It's good for finding things out, yeah.

You need any potions or poisons while you're here?

[drinkupmehearties]

True it is.

[ The question gets Jack to briefly glance around. He doesn't particularly need anything, but asks nonetheless. ]

What've you in stock?

[samantha_grey]

Hmmm. [She set out what looked like an egg crate and pulled out one of the eggs inside. The top was covered with a light blue paper and a very gentle shake sounded like something fine and soft was inside. She set it back in and brought out an oily green looking potion.]

If you're looking to do more of this... acquisition, an egg you can toss to throw a short-term sleeping powder or a potion that can make you invisible for a few minutes come to mind. Just don't attack anyone if you've drunk the potion.

[drinkupmehearties]

Oh! [ If she lets him, Jack will gently take an egg to inspect it. ]

How much would you want for it?

[samantha_grey]

[She nodded and he could handle it. The eggs were pretty fragile, something he could feel as soon as he lifted it. She showed him a small case to hold them in so that they wouldn't crack prematurely.]

Those are five coppers. The potion's twenty-five. It's one of the pricier ones I make, but it's definitely potent. The eggs are cheap.

[drinkupmehearties]

[ The pirate chews on his lower lip, contemplative, glancing between the potion and the eggs. ]

It's a tempting offer, surely. As this is the first bit o' coin I've seen since I've got here, still and all, I think I'll pass on it for now. I'll be sure to keep it in mind, nonetheless.

[ Carefully, slowly, Jack sets the egg back in place, then lifts a finger. ] With that all said, how's this: come and get drinks with me. [ Grin. ] I'll pay this time. [ Kill two birds with one stone -- get rum, repay his debt, have a little fun in the meanwhile. ]

[samantha_grey]

[She smirked and nodded, putting the crate back in a secure place before slipping around the counter and hitting the light.] Sure thing. Pirate's first, and I'll lock up.

[drinkupmehearties]

[ A grin. ]

Wonderful.

[ Jack'll pick his way back through the cramped aisles of the shop, lingering outside by the door to wait for her to lock up. ]

[samantha_grey]

[She locked at least three locks before joining him down the steps. Even without as much paranoia as she used to have, she still had quite a few locks and other protections up.]

So, did you have a place in mind?

[drinkupmehearties]

[ He nods, indicating the direction. ]

Aye, a nice little nook of place down the block. Not too far.

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