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information before, cleared out a path for others and so on so forth。 I don’t really shy away from any task or work people request of me so long as I get a nice warm meal at the end。 ”
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⠀⠀There is a briefly pause as if pondering the others words before giving a small nod。
⠀⠀⠀“ Something like that, yea。 ”
⠀⠀His gaze remained on them before tapping his chin。
⠀⠀⠀ “ Honestly my job depends on those that hire me。 I’ve gathered
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❝ ⠀⠀ So ⠀⠀ ,
according ⠀⠀ to ⠀⠀ what ⠀⠀ you ⠀⠀ ' ⠀⠀ re ⠀⠀ saying ⠀⠀ ,
you ⠀⠀ ' ⠀⠀ re ⠀⠀ short ⠀⠀ of ⠀⠀ work ⠀⠀ and ⠀⠀ haven ⠀⠀ ' ⠀⠀ t ⠀⠀ been ⠀⠀ making ⠀⠀ any ⠀⠀ money ⠀⠀ because ⠀⠀ of ⠀⠀ it ⠀⠀ ? ❞
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⠀⠀His free hand is placed against his chin and he follows with a single head tilt。
⠀⠀⠀“ Who knows .ᐣ ”
⠀⠀There is a light chuckle from him as his hand falls from his chin and rest near his side。
⠀⠀⠀“ Maybe I do or maybe I don’t。
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⠀⠀⠀ “ Because, you know, curiosity tends to become rather expensive 。 。 Though, there is that saying that goes ‘ Curiosity killed the cat ’ so maybe be careful。 ”
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⠀⠀An eyebrow nearly raised at her question before it settled。 His head tilts, seemingly a bit interested in this exchange。
⠀⠀⠀“ Now the price depends 。 。 ”
⠀⠀His gaze lingered away as he began walking, hand still safely holding the pole and
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a ' hmph ' parts as lips just barely curl into a smile, seemingly impressed ... not that she'd admit it.
how astute of him.
hyaline fan folds at its pleats, clasped in palm as digits wrap around it.
" and what is this price, hm .ᐣ "
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having it rest against his shoulder。 He almost walks past her but decides to stop, turning his head to look back at her。
⠀⠀⠀ “ How badly do you wish to know .ᐣ ”
⠀⠀The sides to his lips curved upwards as he tilts his head once more。
⠀⠀❪ 𝒄. ❫
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⠀⠀⠀“ Hohoho is that what I give off .ᐣ I honestly just like to eat and well 。 。 Nothing is free in this big world。 ”
⠀⠀A shake of his head before his two tone eyes land upon the other again。
⠀⠀⠀“ Business, you say .ᐣ Alright, alright let's talk。 ”
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The smirk felt like a threat, or perhaps a warning. Christopher’s stance tensed, despite the stoic expression he maintained.
“ Let’s not get hasty. “
He says, addressing the lantern being raised.
“ You’re the one who said I need to pay you to know your name. “
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⠀⠀⠀“ Ah, now that is something I will keep to myself。 You know how works goes, can't give away too much information 。 。 ”
⠀⠀There is a light pause before a little smirk forms upon his lips。
⠀⠀⠀“ However—⠀under the right price I might be willing to say。 ”
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