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@charmingprivateer 
            
            “ nikolai … if we cross paths again , i’m going to start thinking that you’re following me “ she smiled , cocking her head to the side as she glanced him over “ my sneaking around has got nothing to do with you . not this time , sorry to break it to you dirre “ a laugh tumbled past her lips as straightened herself up , swinging a bag over her shoulder , she seemed calmer this time , mainly for the fact she hadn’t been caught , at least not by the person she was trying to hide from . “ what is it this time ? here to have me arrested or something? “ 

@thirdcorvus 
            
            “ oh … i was expecting something a little more violent . “ she confessed quietly , shaking her head “ i can deal with that though “ a laugh tumbled past her lips , as she gently shed her threadbare cardigan , folding her arms “ its days like this that i wish i’d ended up in the little palace , at least then i’d have a decent coat to wear . “ she joked , not registering his concern “ ah i’d appreciate that dirre , don’t worry . i’ll be out of your hair before you know it . “ the kindness was surprising yes , but something that meant a lot to her regardless. she didn’t know a lot about the man in front of her but in the few times their paths had crossed , he had never seemed cruel , truthfully she should be worried , being alone with someone like this , but it was hard to be in this moment . “ this isnt going to be another one of those times that i owe you , is it ? “ she teased “ mess ? i would never . “ 

he'd tell you to leave.   [——  or,  at least,  that's what jesper expected.  there is no limit to what the bastard of the barrel can do,  after all.  taking a guess was a futile activity.]   buuut,  he isn't here yet.   i don't think he will be for a while.   [the keys in the sharpshooter's hands chime,  twirled every so often in between his words.  he should be more worried,  perhaps,  that the crow club was so easily entered.   worry never did do him any good,  though.]   you can stay,  if you'd like.   not like there's a whole lot of people in here,  anyway.   [it feels almost tender.   kindness was never common in the barrel,  so why was he offering now?   if anyone were to ask,  he'd chalk it up to the ungodly hour and the sleep deprivation.  but,  the bare truth of it was that the cold air once nipped at him out in those streets,  too.   he could sympathize,   ——   and,  there was nothing but /this/ that he could do for her.]   just don't make too much of a mess.   yeah?

@thirdcorvus 
            
            she seemed amused by the look of surprise on his face . it felt surprisingly good to be able to shock someone in such a way , to break free of the expectations another had for her.  she shrugged “ i am ? “ she tilted her head , everyone knew who kaz was it felt like “ why what would brekker do to me ? “ she asked and tilted her head to the side , a playful smile plastered on to hide the feeling of worry that danced below the surface.  “ you are quite the delight “ she agreed , hesitating as she heard the rest of his sentence “ i…” she paused to think “ was just the first building i saw , was all . needed to get in from the cold . im lucky that it was you of all people that i ran into . “ 

@killrchef 
            
            “ nothing that you can give me . “ keeleigh snapped , giving a gentle roll of her eyes as she tossed her head to the side to get her hair out of the way “ what do you want , dirre ? “ 

@LOYALMUTT 
            
            she shook her head , waving a hand dismissively . “ its completely fine . “ she told him , a gentle chuckle escaping her as she shoved her hands into her pockets of her kefta . “ i understand . i have a habit of speaking too quick , thats my bad . “ she confessed and shrugged “ not a barrel , /the/ barrel “ she emphasised , tilting her head slightly , she didn’t know what london was but just decided to go with it , as she did so often in her life . “ oh i see ! sure , that works for me . “ she decided to

' sorry , just the accent , y'know ? ' 
            
            the man scratched the back of his head , brow furrowed as he concentrated a little harder on the words , and gazed back at her with a sheepish smile . 
            admittedly , he'd only been in the uk for less than a month , and stuck in training with the new recruits , he hadn't had the chance to leave the military base until now . 
            
            ' no idea about a barrel , but we're in the outskirts of london . i really have no idea , i've just been surviving at the base nearby . . . i know how to get to the pub , if you wanna come and ask for directions ? '

@LOYALMUTT 
            
            keeleigh gave a few slow blinks , quickly shaking her head , ridding herself of the look of surprise on her face “ you can’t understand me , or you didn’t hear ? “ she asked in a think kaelish accent , it sounded almost like a mix of scottish and irish , like it was both and yet neither at the same time . “ all i was asking , is how do i get to the barrel from here … even better where is here ? this is not right … saints “ she muttered , rubbing a hand over her face as she let free a gentle sigh of frustration .

@killrchef 
            
            “ right no , no i understand . “ she gave a couple of quick nods , scratching at the back of her neck “ im sorry , i’m not from around here , just trying to get a handle on how things work around here . i understand . “ she nodded and smiled , fingers twitching slightly at her sides “ thanks dirre “ 

“It’s just, you’d have to take it up with my boss, this is his restaurant. I’d love to give you a job if I could. I think the only type of openings we would have is maybe a hostess or something at the very least.”

@killrchef 
            
            / its no worries ! 
            
            the young woman stared , blinking a few times at the other “ i’m not- nevermind dirre . i appreciate the help . “ she muttered in a thick kaelish accent “ just trying to get on my feet, thats all . thanks anyway “ 

@hyrded 
            
            a gentle laugh escaped her as she shook her head . “ you seriously don’t understand this place , after all this time “ her arms lifted , crossing over her chest as she flashed a brief glare “ deals here are sacred . “ she told him , rolling her eyes , she was irritated but doing her best to not sound condescending, whether that was working or not , she didn’t know . “ surely in your time here you have heard of ghezen ? all deals and oaths are decided in the name of ghezen “ she huffed , running a hand through her hair . “ what is it that you do for me that is so irreplaceable? other than tell me that i’m sad and strange ? Youve not put a roof over my head , given me a stable job… nor gotten me off the streets . what makes you so indispensable ? “ a huff escaped her as she looked him over “ i dont even understand what the problem is . what i’ve done “ 
            
            / its all good !!! 

@tidesturning-          ⠀ fingers shifted to the blade she’d driven into the wood, but his expression remained calm, unreadable. “then you’d find someone        else. no doubt about that.” his voice carried a measured tone, deliberate and sharp. “but let me tell you this—-most deals fall apart because people think they can replace what they don’t understand. and me? i’m not so easily replaced.” he leaned back slightly,      giving her an impassive look. “so, go ahead, find someone. just don’t expect them to do it like i would.”
            ‘
            
                      /  i’m late on my own end,  my apologies in return. 

@hyrded 
            
            “ then you say no “ an soft grunt escaped keeleigh as she jammed a small blade into the wood of the table she sat at “ saints - we’re in what is essentially a city full of criminals , dirre . i’ll find somebody else , deals and trades are what kerch is known for . i will find someone , someone willing to help me with what i need . its all give and take , i’ve told you this . you really need to get used to it “ she huffed and shook her head , seemingly irritated.
            
            / so sorry this took a couple of days , lectures this week have been busy 

@thirdcorvus 
            
            “ i’m sure you do dirre “ she muttered , throwing away a gentle laugh as she looked up at him curiously “ so you agree then ? “ she asked arms crossing as she glanced past him , over at the water of the harbour , gaze lingering as she listened to him speak “ fate ? are you someone who believes in stuff like that ? “ she asked , tilting her head slightly , bringing her gaze back “ oh for getting me involved with pekka rollins ? yes i believe you do “

"what can i say?   i love getting around."   he shoots her a wink,  his own double entendre not lost on him.  "but truthfully,  i didn't think so,  either."   the barrel was not so huge as to warrant such a thought process,  but it was incredibly busy.  between the petty crime and the actual job of guarding the crow club,  jesper feels a little more than shocked at the sudden meeting.  "maybe we could consider it fate pulling the strings.  i do believe i owe you an apology for last time,  don't i?"  

@thirdcorvus 
            
            a huff escaped her as she rolled her eyes , taking a gentle step back “ ‘course he can , but can a woman ? “ she asked , tilting her head as though to point the hypocrisy of his statement . she seemed a little hesitant , confused as to why he would approach her again. she had assumed their last interaction had been purely transactional , as most in the barrel were. nodding her acknowledgement of his statement she shrugged , her gaze once again lingering on the gold that adorned his hands , wondering how someone could come by something like that “ i know , its usually the thing that gets me into trouble , whether i’ve done something or not. “ she explained , taking a moment to pause “ i didnt think we’d cross paths again , i was just … surprised to see you “ 

@sanglieux 
            
            “ well i didn’t know that “ she confessed , she had a thick accent , irish but also not quite. “ i’m lost “ she confessed in a frustrated tone “ i have no idea where i am or how i got here . i just walked into the first building i saw , hoping i could get some information. it has nothing to do with you or your stupid property “ 

“Well you are in a building I own. My territory,my property. Now what are you here for exactly? If it’s for no particular reason then do leave.”

@sanglieux 
            
            “ saints i can’t be anywhere without you having a problem with it “ keeleigh responded , huffing softly as she stood up “ whats the issue now ? last time it was too late for me to be out , now me being here is a problem , what is it ? whats so surprising? “ 

@pyrokillz 
            
            “ wow , well aren’t you a ray of fucking sunshine “ the woman muttered, glaring slightly at him “ saints , someone’s feeling judgemental today “ she picked up her bag , slinging it over her shoulder and holding it tight to her chest “ maybe you’re the bitch , you’re the one who goes around insulting everyone they meet apparently “