Hostage Negotiator[Solo/Job]

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Alleria had just finished a job and on her way home to their headquarters and since the train she in on had to stop over at Crocus, she had no choice but to wait. She was at a bench by a magazine stand reading the latest issue of the Sorcerer's magize, trying to catch up on the latest gossip around Fiore and keeping an eye on the rising stars featured in the said magazine. She was bored. Reading helps in passing the time, their departure had been delayed for almost an hour now, and when she asks the staff all they say is that there was some technical difficulties.

"All aboard!" yelled the train conductor. "Finally, it's about time we get going." she muttered as she set down the magazine and headed to board the train. There was a soft thud, a man in wearing a dark hat and trench coat collided with her. "Hey watch where your going creep!" the man didn't even pay attention to her and continued to board the train.With her pride a little bruised the presented her ticket to the conductor and boarded the train.

Alleria fumed as she sat on her seat. She still cant get over the incident earlier. It would be nice if she knew where the man was seated and during the travel had an accident, but alas, the mob of passengers had blocked her view. One thing for sure was the man wasn't on the section that she was on. She was busy contemplating what to do to the man when she finally sees him that she was oblivious to the things happening around her. It seems a group of people had started gathering by the edge of the train door leading to the next coach. It seems the next coach was is panic over something. When she finally notices she approached them then asked. "Is there free food or something? It seems the people on the other side are scrambling over something." One passenger answered her "We don't know but its seems they are really excited over something."

Alleria pushed trough the crowd and went to next section of the train. As she did people turned to her and motioned for her to close the door then continued on with their conference. "So how much money do we have now?" the man counted the jewels in his hand and said " Well about 200 jewels." Alleria became curious and asked "Whats the jewels for?"The man who ushered her in then spoke"We are in a middle of a hostage situation and since there are no rune knight around we are hoping there are mages on board who will act as negotiator." She thought "Just 200 jewels? Thats a bit low. But then again if the train blows up ill blow up with along with it." Reluctantly she spoke "Im a mage, maybe I can help you out." The group examined her then secretly convened and after a few second of deliberation the leader spoke "Ok, but you get the reward after the deed is done."

"The hostage taker is on the coach after the next one.As you can see, the next coach is empty and they are all held on the first coach along with the staff. Remember dont harm him or the explosive lacryma will detonate." These words sounded over and over her head."What a bunch of scaredy cats. This will be a piece of cake. Rikugo I summon you!" a purple magic circle formed on the floor in front of her and out came a ghost like entity. "It seems my mistress misses me a lot." came the snide remark of the familiar. "Quit your yapping I need you to do something for me so listen carefully" She told her familiar the situation and the thing that needs to be done, and after making sure he understood her plans she gave him the thumbs up and marched towards the next train. She was surprised and pleased with what she saw "Well, well.."

Who knew it was the man who bumped her earlier. "Who are you? Are you the negotiator they sent?" Alleria acted as if she was hurt "That hurts man you dont remember me? We kinda bumped at each other...before getting into the train? " The man's demeanor didn't change "Well what of it? I want my money and a public apology from my stupid boss." This man sure had issues, probably cracked up under pressure. She continued to banter with the man while keeping an eye out for Rikugo. However the man seemed to be agitated the more she tries to lead the conversation away from the current situation. "I know your stalling, where is my money?!?" Then at the same time Rikugo decided to drop by, phasing though the ceiling. "Now Rikugo! Now!!!" Like a flurry of wind the ghost turned to a purple haze and covered the body of the hostage taker. The man tried to detonate the explosive lacryma but all he could do was twitch. The haze then seeped into his nose and mouth till all of the haze was gone.

The man started to move again, he looked normal but his eyes were pitch black. "What the hell took you so long?" She yelled at him. "Im sorry mistress, I got lost on the way." She got even angrier at his answer "Its a goddamn train. How can you be lost?!?" Once she got her composure back she continued "Anyway its ok at least you manage to do it on time. Now lets take off that lacryma off you and hand you over to the angry mob."

With that the man was turned over to the rune knights on the next stop over and Alleria got paid and also got to keep the explosive lacryma.