soaringsword:
revelhunter:
– “We are closed for the day” the bespectacled proprietress uttered to the halting of footfalls just behind her while she stowed her wares for the evening. Whether it was a possible patron or otherwise, the sentiment remained all the same. She did not want to be disturbed. With nightfall came her other…occupation, after all. But she always had time for particular company such as this one whom she recognized by their perfume. “Soaring Sword” she spoke again, finally facing the other woman. “Here to claim what is yours?” she asked with a knowing smile, her weight leaning on one leg as she held her arms folded.
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The way Fiora narrowed her eyes at the other woman would have been deadly. Must she say it out loud, and in the most suspect way possible too? She thought the proprietress a…sensible woman. Grounded, focused. That was only at first. Her fingers curled at the pommel of her blade in irritation, but that was the extent of what she would let on. “Do you have what I want or not?” she enjoined. At least now no one was within earshot of them. “Or have I placed my money, and my trust, on the wrong person?”
– “I do. You needn’t be upset. Come inside.” To the unsuspecting, she traded in fireworks, incense, oils, and other staples. But to those with keener perceptions, she also purveyed in wares for the purpose of hunting the less than corporeal and far less benevolent, as well as those who would employ such methods. It was a front, on top of another front. Merchant, weapons dealer, demon hunter. And every not and again, provided that sufficient coin and information was offered, smuggler.
-- Her wealth and connections afforded her grasp of items not commonly available in Ionia either though sheer difficulty in its procurement or questionable legality. But in exchange for coin and information, she could make it happen. “I think you will be pleased with what I’ve got for you. Come, see for yourself.” An ornate, wooden box sat atop a round table that seemed tasked with the sole purpose of bearing the aforementioned box. It needed only be opened.