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The night before disaster

"This is a terrible idea Simon!
There's something off about this mission, there's always been something sketchy about Forge and I trust Sophina about as far as I can throw her! I'm not going, and you guys shouldn't either!" Quinn protests

"I know I know, but if we get this right, we'll be filthy rich, we'll no longer need to steal to survive. It may be risky but the reward outweighs the risk. I'm not trying to talk you into going. I know you've made up your mind and I can't change that, but please understand why we have to do this."Simon pleads with her

"Fine, but you better not die, promise me you'll come back safe."  The girl agrees reluctantly

"I promise, l'll be fine, don't worry, I have no intention of dying." He gives her a reassuring smile

"Simon, come on. Quinn, please watch Kira while we're gone." Edgin interrupts

"Sure. No worries, you need to come back though, l'm more of a fun aunt then a parental figure." She jokes trying to lighten the mood

"I will, all of us will" He smiles looking around at the group

"If it comes down to it, sacrifice Forge." Quinn advises

"Ah, it pains me to know you won't be joining us, we could really use you." Forge (pathetically) tries to convince her

"Not really, there's no guards for me to distract or take down. Also cut the crap, we both know you don't like me." Quinn calls him out

"Nonsense! You're one of my top 5"  he tries to defend

"There's only five of us, idiot. Hurry up and get this thing over with." She corrects him

"Yeah, Let's go!" Holga commands and they all set off

Quinn turns to Kira "So Kira what do you want to do while they're gone?" She asks the younger girl

"I don't know" She shrugs

"How about girl talk? So, you got a boyfriend?" The older brunette smiles

"What no!" The younger one quickly her shuts down

"Girlfriend? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone" she asks completely serious

"No, no. I don't really have the chance to talk to other kids much."the other girl explains

"Ah. That's gotta suck." She says plainly

"So what about you and Simon?" Kira smirks

"What about me and Simon?" Quinn asks confused, smiling at the mention of his name nonetheless.

"What's going on there" She clarifies

The older girl blushes "Nothing, we're just friends. I wouldn't be good for him." She frowns saying the last part

"You're not denying that you like him?" The younger girl pushes

"Of course I do, who
wouldn't!? He's perfect, just wish he knew that." The older one gives a sad smile

"Good. And anyone with eyes can see that he's head over heels for you" the young matchmaker's eyes light up

"What!? No he's not!" Quinn denies

She deadpans "Quinn. That man looks at you like he can't breathe without you!" She smiles shaking her head "How can you not see that!?"

"That's... how he looks at everyone" She tries (and fails) to justify

"It's totally not but whatever floats your boat." Kira sighs in defeat

" Exactly. Wanna play Garbage?" She suggests

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