As we leave this part of the back of the building, Gong whispers to us. As I ntioned before, I pretty much control the area around my caves. This chat with Big Sister Crane, will allow to actually own it. If so, I can allow people to take refuge here and hopefully make it safe for them to live.
As we turn the corner, she continues with, Ill explain more later. However, this is where we should part for now. Buy so items and et in the alley, over on the other side of this street.
As we head out to the street, Gong heads straight across the street, as Lin and Ai begin looking over at the different stalls.
Before they head to one, Ai turns to .
Dont actually head to any of the stalls, let us do that. From this point, we want to start establishing your character. Coming here with Gong was inevitable, based on so discussions with her. However, we can use this to our advantage. Stay aloof and when we co over with information, just nod or shake your head if you agree or disagree. Also, try not to interact with anyone. Okay?
Sounds simple enough. Alright, mysterious stranger mode activated.
Crossing my arms and putting on my best Organization Thirteen appearance, I nod to her and point to my head. Got it morized.
She gives a strange look and heads over with Lin to the nearby food shop. Shes carrying all the money.
As I stand there, I can see so curious looks co my way from various people. Whether it is the yellow sashes, the vermillion stripes, or even the stall owners themselves, I feel like all of them are trying to take a glance.
Because of all of this scrutiny, I am on high alert. While it is a bit painful, I keep my scan at a farther range than normal, a 12-ter radius.
Good thing, too. As so people keep trying to bump into from behind.
I just move away from them before they can do so. At this point, it becos an unconscious thing. I feel soone coming close; I dodge away.
Since Im not supposed to talk to anyone anyway, this is good practice for auto-piloting my abilities.
While I wait, I use this ti to think back on the last encounter. Things such as whether the woman was able to read minds or why Gong was so embarrassed, but open to the idea of marriage.
However, as I do this, one thing keeps distracting and occupies my thoughts and focus. The sound around feels muffled.
Okay, this headache is pretty terrible. Im definitely going to need to take a rest tonight. *Dodge* Maybe I shouldnt do the traini No, I still need to do it. I wont grow if I cant be disciplined, with only this much of a struggle. *Dodge* *Muffled noises* Ill just make it weaker tonight, to compensate for the amount I had to do today.
*Dodge* *Muffled yelling*
Okay, seriously, whats going on?
Jumping out of my inner thoughts, I actually pay attention now to why Im dodging so much and what all the commotion is. From what I can vaguely rember and scan, it appears that there were three people trying to touch .
Two of them were blue bands, who are across the street now. They seem to have a paper in their pockets, which says et us in the alleyway. They seem to be perplexed to why they couldnt bump into .
The last of the three is standing right in front of .
She is an absolutely breathtaking, yellow sashed, wavy-haired blonde woman w/ Asian features who looks like she is in shock.
My eyes move away from her hazel-green ones, traveling down her excessively curvaceous form down to her arms, extended in front of her. One of her hands is outstretched, as if she has been trying to get my attention this whole ti.
As I look back up to her, I can see her eyes filling with tears and lips trembling. A look, as if Ive insulted everything that is precious to her, is shown to . Which honestly, makes even more confused.
Her mouth opens as if she was going to say sothing, but with quick breath, she turns and sprints away.
What just happened?
She runs back to the front of a building, right into the arms of one of the other yellow sashes. Other won begin surrounding and comforting her, as so of them occasionally shoot simultaneously surprised and respect-filled faces at .
Okay seriously. What have I done this ti?
Lin and Ai co back at that point, with disapproving faces. Ai is the first to speak, You know. When I said to stay aloof and not to interact I really didnt think you would take it that far
Lin adds, with muffled laughter That was pretty amazing honestly. You didnt even put her in your eyes.
Just looked at her, as she waved at you to talk, and then, when she tried to walk over to you. You you just dodged her and turned the other way.
She squints her eyes for emphasis, But thinking about it all You know, youre not like that right? Not that theres anything wrong with it, we all have different preferences.
If she doesnt fit your inclinations, I wonder what even could catch your interest?
Lins voice seems carry a bit, as the street goes just a bit quieter and Ai appears to be awfully interested in my answer.
Going to have to watch out for this one
No, Im not like that at all. I just didnt see her, is all.
My voice cos out a little louder than intended.
Ah shit.
H-h-h-he didnt even see ?
I can hear a gasp, as the woman has clearly heard , responding with a stuttering voice.
She seems to be caught between pure offense, confusion, and dismay right now. Her face as bright red on her translucently pale skin, she seems to cannot stop biting her full lips and a handkerchief of so sort.
Suddenly, she turns around and flees back into one of the large buildings behind her and her group.
It seems to be strangely high class and upscale for this part of the city. Honestly, it looks like it would belong near a palace.
The womans group soon follows, standing just outside the door. They seem to be still looking at with a strange kind of look. One that I really cant place.
Lin, unaware of the ss that is escalating due to her making the situation worse, continues on. Not only that, but you did so pretty intense moves to dodge those other two guys. I dont Ive ever seen soone do a one-handed cartwheel to dodge a thief.
I am never going full autopilot again, in normal situations. Though now Im wondering why I didnt recognize my actions
As I continue to think on this, Ai drops so knowledge on . You know, that building that woman ran into, houses the best escorts in the city. Nobles from other cities soti co to this area, just to visit that place. Before she ca to you, she had walked out of that building.
Ahem. Fuuuuuuuuuck.
Well.
I can only see this going poorly. We should probably move on to another area.
Pronto.
Moving on, we get so distance away from this area. I can see Gong discreetly shadowing us from the alleyways on the other side of the road. I am only able to tell shes doing so, due to my scanning ability. She seems to be evading people easily too. Many people cross under her without even noticing.
It must be so kind of special skill to hide like that. Or people are so used to it that they dont even worry about it.
Finally getting away from the prying eyes of the people there, Lin and Ai head back out to buy so poor-quality food from a stall. We typically follow the original plan, with still dodging so enterprising hands, but now seemingly only thieving ones and in full control. I am completely impressed with the flexibility, strength, and reaction speed of my body now. Both my workouts and the healing constitution seem to be having a huge effect.
They pick up so normal goods, as well as so seeds and materials. Nothing of note happens, just so casual remarks. We do overhear occasional support for Gong and gratefulness for her patrols. Apparently, she does that a lot and tries to take care of people, where she can.
Since they are done with that, it is ti to find the alchemist.
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