[LotM RP] Chapter 7: Encounter

"Congratulations. You have successfully advanced to sequence 8: Clown.", says Henry while lightly clapping his hands.

I take in all the information that the potion has provided and already plan my next steps.

"Mr. Constantine, I believe it is time for me to leave. I still need to uphold my end of the bargain."

Henry raises his eyebrows.

"Do you plan to assasinate him right now?"

"No.", I answer, "I simply wish to observe their operations during the day. Though I suppose should there be a good opportunity......no, I need to prepare as much as possible."

Henry smirks.

"You have potential on this pathway."

I give him a slight bow and with the escort of the butler I leave the mansion. I need to make a few stops first, before going to the Dock District. I should start by buying a few decks of playing cards. Paper Daggers. The new ability I'm probably the second most excited about! The first one is of course the full control over my body that I have received. Not only do I have absolute control over my facial expressions, but I also posses superhuman acrobacy skills! I finally have some means of combat!

I bought two decks of poker cards and put them both inside the pockets of my coat. They will be my trumph card, pun intended. One could even say an Ace in my sleeves? I need to step making these jokes. Next stop is to get something to eat for lunch.

I have decided to eat at this new store, Foolish Fried Chicken™. The foolish tenders are to die for! Something tells me, that I'll be eating here more often from now on. I take my time with the food, since my spirituality needs some time to recover from my advancement.

"Time to go. Just keep calm Sebastian. Reconnaissance now, attack later.", I remind myself.

It takes me about 40 minutes to reach Warehouse 17. Workers are moving cargo around, but I notice that some of the crates are being moved differently. It's almost like they are more important.

"They didn't package my monocle, did they?", I mutter to myself.

I take out a coin from my pocket to divine whether my monocle is still here.

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Heads. Good, it hasn't moved yet.

I go closer to have a better look, when suddenly.....

"No, no, no—"

*CLATTER* *CLATTER*

I turn my head to the side to seek the source of the loud noise. My expression doesn't change, however my left hand is already in my pocket clutching a few cards. A young woman wearing a coat and her hair tied back is staring at me. I stare back.

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".....Hello", finally comes out of her.

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"Lovely weather we're having."

She looks up. I also look up. Clouds are covering most of the sky.

"..... relatively", she adds.

Hmmm. Is this some stand-up comedy, that I don't understand? I lampoon. Her eyes start to dart around until they land on me again.

"What are you doing here?", she asks.

That's what I should be asking, miss! But before I can retort, she continues speaking.

"..... Actually, don't answer that."

She then points to herself.

*Because then you'll probably ask what I'm doing here."

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"And I haven't thought of a good answer yet."

She then gives me a somewhat awkward smile.

What's going on here? Who is she? Is she an enemy? Why was she hiding behind those crates? Is she spying on me?! Does she work with Henry?! I can't just walk away. Any variable that I ignore can spell my doom. So despite her protests I ask anyway.

"Good afternoon miss. Forgive me, but I have to ask. Who are you and what are you doing here?"

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Part of the event by u/Raven_fs

In collaboration with u/Scarlet-Rose10

Huge thanks to you both!