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Something Wicked This Way Comes... Part 2
Temperance had spent the day scouting out the city of Era. While a stuffy, law-abiding place, there were still areas that facilitated a 'dark mage'. Even under the guise as a somewhat nerdy, glasses-wearing reporter, Temperance had to consider where she could conjure the door to the Black Cat lounge. Agil would never allow the door to his bar open in ERA of all places, but he kept tabs on Selina via her Ilac phone and would summon the door at the right time.
For now, she was laying low in the ally-- and conjured the door. She had gone inside to talk to him, and to tell him her plan on what her next big score was.
"Are you insane?!" The dark skinned, tall and brutish man said from behind his bar. Despite his intimidating, and half-demon origin, he was a man of refined culture. But even now, it was cracking due to the situation. "Girl, I know you are into doing some crazy stunts, but this is going a bit too far. Bad enough you wanna do a job in ERA, but going after the Dragon's Eye jewel owned one of the magic council members is crazy!"
Temperance, in her normal attire as a black witch with her robes and boots, drank the mixed drink he made. Still, she listened as Agil ranted how this job was suicide. She sighed as he went on.
"I know you are trying to make a point. Even among criminals, that guy is scum and a hypocrite. Still, its too dangerous! Not to mention there are knights everywhere! If you just want to make a statement you might as well just graffiti something somewhere. " Agil said grumpily.
She finished her drink, while Hex sat on the stool next to her as she licked her paws and groomed her ears from under her witch's hat. With a serious look in her eye, she looked to the bartender. "Agil, I am aware of what I am doing and I do have a plan. You are right that doing something half-cocked will get me arrested or killed. I'm crazy witch, but not an idiot." she said with obvious teasing in her tone.
"You're not exactly helping your argument," Agil replied dryly.
"Don't get your martini olives in a twist, Agil. The whole point of going out into the city is to explore and case the place. We won't be doing a thing till we can find the best avenue. And luckily for us, we came up with a plan. Its not easy, but we are gonna smoke the mice out, cheese and all. "
Temperance rolled her eyes at her feline friend's analogy. "I'll explain it to you later, Agil. For now we need to set the bait. I'll explain it to you soon enough. " she said and soon shifted off the stool to go.
With a turn over her shoulder, she winked to the bartender. "Keep an eye out on the news. I'm sure youll know it when you see it."
Before Agil could argue, Temperance had left the bar with her cat friend close to her heels. As she left the doorway to the bar, the moment she closed the door in the alleyway-- it vanished instantly. In that same time, a shimmer of light appeared around her, transforming her back into her nerdy clothing, glasses and camera around her neck. She now also held a carry bag over her shoulder, like a purse.
"Mreow!" Hex meowed as she hopped up and into the bag, to be carried by her partner. With her secret hideaway secure, in disguise and with Hex hidden in her bag-- Selina ventured out into the streets of Era once more with the intent to start some mayhem...
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