“Sounds like me when I’m supposed to be doing paperwork,” she said, leaning back. Someone brought over her order and she thanks them, taking a sip of the coffee.
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"Helloooo? I can hear you guys!" Aiya kept walking, her golden scales seeming to almost glow in the dim light.
Toad's eyes widened for a second before his grin returned. He got up, dusting himself off and looking back at the alley. He spotted Aiya almost immediately. "A dragon?" He said, smirking. "We aren't I just lucky. You'll get a nice price as well." He muttered a stun spell, hitting her with precision.
Aiya froze and fell onto her side, unable to move. "Hey! Unhand me, you fiend!"
Toad dragged her back into the alley and dropped her body next to Cyrus's. "Did Luella bring you too? Or were you stupid enough to come on your own accord?" He asked, stroking her face creepily.
"I was looking for this guy, since your 'Luella' attacked him! Froze me too, might I add."
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Marinus seemingly paused. The male seemingly tilted his head in an almost curious fashion as the woman spoke. 'Paperwork'? He only had a small idea of what it could possibly mean. Marinus never really did pay attention to such things. The most he knew was when countries were writing to either go to war, or peace contracts. But of course, that was back only who knew when.
His eyes shifted as another waiter appeared, carrying a cup which he set down before the woman. Marinus was suddenly addressed, asking if he would like another cup. Eh, why the hell not. It would only be his third, plus the liquid was a nice taste again. He watched as his cup was filled once again, and the waiter left Marinus with the stranger.
"Well, if I may ask madam, what line of work are you in?"
It was but a simple conversation starter, but one nonetheless. At least Marinus was trying to be sociable. Something he didn't often do.
"Hmm, well. I did pay him extra. Suppose this is why. They'll pay nicely for the two of you, you know." Toad said, muttering another stun spell, this time hitting Cyrus. "You're both beautiful specimens."
"Glad you think so, but I'd like to be beautiful elsewhere. You know, where I'm not forced to stay still."
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Cyrus had snarled, going to reach out and rip into the mad leg with his claws when he felt the spell send what felt like a sharp, electric shock through his veins. He made a noise between a hiss and a screech, slumping back to the ground. Son of a bitch! Where the hell is Tony?!
“I run a small business,” she said, watching as his cup was filled again. “Magical items. Most people,pass them off as gags, but they’re pretty so I still make money.”
Toad turned his attention back to Cyrus. "You're a fighter, aren't you? I'm surprised Luella didn't have more trouble getting you."
(I gtg, someone else can control Toad)
(I'm so lost…….. What did I miss)
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((OOC: Well, not much with most of the others. Marinus is currently talking with Fangirl's charrie at the moment))
He nodded ever so slightly. Marinus allowed the information to sink into his mind. Well, it did make sense. A witch preferring to work alone was not at all uncommon. He paused to take a sip from his coffee before responding to her.
"Not too surprising most would think of hexes or charms to be silly nonsense."
His head returned to a more normal position, no longer tilted, "Though I'm sure the magical and mystical community finds your services handy. Not many would find such things, less you really want to find yourself in some…distasteful company."
“I wouldn’t know which of my customers are magical or mystical,” she said, shrugging. “Though I do have a few guesses.”
(I'm so lost…….. What did I miss)
(mmmm okay so Jamie was hired by this dude to hunt down Cyrus, and when he did he brought him to the dude, which we call Toad, and disappeared because Toad's really creepy and Jamie hates him. Aiya followed Jamie and ended up getting captured by Toad as well. Now Toad has Cyrus and Aiya and he's planning to sell them/let them be experimented on, idk. Jamie's just kinda gone at the moment)
(Wait Aiya is cApTureD?)
"Helloooo? I can hear you guys!" Aiya kept walking, her golden scales seeming to almost glow in the dim light.
Toad's eyes widened for a second before his grin returned. He got up, dusting himself off and looking back at the alley. He spotted Aiya almost immediately. "A dragon?" He said, smirking. "We aren't I just lucky. You'll get a nice price as well." He muttered a stun spell, hitting her with precision.
(Yes, yes she is)
(OHosjfdskmfk AIYA My SmoL DrAGNOnfnks! QAQ)
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Tony was panicking. He had heard the fight but was to weak to move, if he entered the sunlight… He felt so useless. He kept trying to move forward. The only thing that happened was resulted in him stumbling back towards the town, hoping he could track Cyrus' smell.
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The male couldn't help but blink a bit at the woman's response. She didn't really know what was human and what was not? How very strange indeed. Her scent was unmistakable to him, a witch. The girl said she could only make guesses. Well, he had to assume that most creatures were still trying to remain hidden from the human eye, which was probably for the best. So more than likely creatures adapted to hide from even others like themselves. However, that was a feat in itself, to hide from another beast.
"So you only guess who is a creature, and who is not? You more than likely have regulars who come to you for magical supplies no?"
He was rather curious. Marinus still seemed a bit confused on how she was unable to tell creatures apart from humans. Even witches had a keen sense, way better than any human. Though Marinus had to also keep in mind that he had an edge thanks to his age and overall senses.
(They're so chill while the rest of the characters are doing some really weird shit)
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(Lol)
“Yeah. Like there’s Genevieve who I’m fairly certain is some sort of warlock, this one kid who is either a vampire or some sort of magician, and a ghost who lives under my desk. This little old lady came in once and bought a cursed wedding ring. I told her it was and she smiled and said, ‘oh, I know. I hate my soon-to-be daughter-in-
Aw.”
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Cyrus tried to move his body. Any part, really. But he felt paralyzed. A clicking noise of frustration sounded from deep in his throat as he struggled to move.
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"Sounds like you have quite a bunch of interesting customers."
It was all intriguing to Marinus. Once again, this world was once again, in a sense, quite new to him. He may have knowledge that surpassed many, but most of that stemmed from ancient times and worlds. The present, right now, was a strange one for him.
He couldn't help but give a light chuckle, "Ah yes, leave it to one to wish spite and misfortune on a horrid in-law."
Granted, Marinus had only ever heard stories, and perhaps even somehow found himself caught up in another's family's matter. However, that was another story.
“I do,” she agreed. “Genevieve’s seven.” She laughed a little, remembering the first time a six year old girl with blue hair had walked into her shop and asked for a staff. “You should drop by sometime.”
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Tony stumbles, making it to the town. Cyrus' scent was getting stronger. "Cyrus?!" He calls worriedly.
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Cyrus could have sworn he heard Tony. He wanted to call out to him, but he couldn’t open his mouth, much less speak in the current state he was in. If he could have, he would have groaned in annoyance and frowned.
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Marinus couldn't help but arch an eyebrow, "Only seven you say? Bit young, though sometimes potential starts in the smallest places or things."
The male shifted a bit in his seat. He allowed a small pause of silence, allowing him to finish his third cup of coffee. Marinus had his fill of the bitter, hot liquid. It was nice, a welcoming warm sensation to have on his return from waking.
"Hm, just might have to, see what you all have in your little shop," Marinus offered her a genuine smile.
His blue eyes were a soft glow, the pupils remaining round, "Forgive me miss, I never introduced myself. The name I go by is Marinus."
He would leave out what he was. She never asked, and Marinus was not quite ready to just willingly give out his true nature to a stranger.
“Nice to meet you, Marinus,” she said, holding out a hand. “I’m Ceri. Not what it says on my birth certificate, but that’s beside the point.”