Equivalent Exchange (Fem!reader x Yang Xiao Long)

Best day ever?

I'm back. That's that.
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3rd person pov

The owner of the Dust shop 'From Dust Till Dawn' is hanging a sign declaring its re-opening. As he climbs down from his ladder, he stumbles and falls. Emerald appears next to him.

Emerald: "'Scuse me, sorry. I'm not really from around here." She helps him to his feet, "Would you mind pointing me in the direction of this shop?"

Emerald shows him a piece of paper with writing on it and he looks it over.

The shopkeep gives her directions and Emerald walks away from the shop owner as both wave goodbye and passes Mercury at a corner.

Mercury: "I knew you were lost."

Emerald: "Mercury, I will seriously pay you to shut up."

She pulls out a wallet with Lien and waves it in Mercury's face.

Mercury: "That's not your money."

Emerald: "But it can be yours for 5 minutes of silence."

Mercury: "Mmmm... no deal."

Emerald: "Fine."

Emerald takes the Lien and tosses the wallet, turning to walk away.

Mercury: "Whatever. You know you want me."

More of the city is shown, including a café where two extras sit chatting. Mercury and Emerald are walking through the city.

Mercury: "So, how much farther?"

Emerald: "A few blocks."

Mercury: "Ugh... this place is so dull."

Emerald: "Eh, I kinda like it. Tall buildings, diverse culture..."

Mercury: "And nice dopey people who are easy to pickpocket."

Emerald: "That's every city."

Mercury: "Ooh, Emerald! Master thief! Please don't take my money! I barely have enough to get by!"

Emerald glares at him, groaning angrily. She then walks away from him.

Mercury: "Ugh... you're no fun today."

Mercury follows behind Emerald as they enter a shop full of books. Mercury stops near the door to look at books while Emerald approaches the counter and rings a service bell.

Tukson: Be right there! Welcome to 'Tukson's Book Trade', home to every book under the sun! How may I--" He turns around and hesitates upon recognizing the two of them. Mercury is now holding a book, "How may I help you?"

Mercury: "Just browsing." He shuts the book.

Emerald: "Actually, I was wondering, do you have any copies of 'The Thief and The Butcher?'"

Tukson: "Yes we do."

Emerald: "That's great."

Tukson: "Would you... like a copy?"

Emerald: "No, just wondering."

Mercury closes another book.

Emerald: "Oh, oh! What about 'Violet's Garden'? And in paperback?"

Mercury: "He's got it. Hardback too."

Mercury pulls out a book.

Emerald: "Ooh, options are nice."

Mercury: "Eh, no pictures," Mercury closes the book, "Hey! Do you have any comics?"

Tukson: "Near the front."