#nacre ic

[nihils-trolls]

OH SORRY I'LL SPEAK UP THEN. I MEANT THE CONVERSATION WHERE YOU BASICALLY CONFESSED TO THE DUDE 👍

"I don't recall an event like that."

"Unless you mean my offer. What did I confess, hm? That despite his best efforts, he hasn't put everyone off? Not everyone has given up on trying to be nice without wanting something from him?"

"Gods forbid I try to help out a friend, apparently. You people will read into anything."

=> She pauses.

"... Dare I say you missed the text entirely."

[nihils-trolls]

so, jezzel. that conversation with garnet, huh

"Sorry, what? I can't hear you very well, dear. Do speak up. I can't stand mumbling."

"Maybe you could be more clear, while you're at it."

"I have a lot of conversations with any given troll I associate with."

[nihils-trolls]

Jezzel, how’ve things been since you died? Having fun?

"Oh, it's been delightfully- and dreadfully- boring, dear. It's a fairly quiet town here, if you don't pay any mind to the tourists. Not much happens."

"Not that I'm complaining, mind you. It's a welcome change- I just find it hard to steer away from my old hobbies."

=> And no, you don't mean art. Or lounge singing- though you do miss that one.

=> No... you mean keeping tabs on the people you know. Seeing what's available on the "market." Exploring opportunities that your magic allots you.

=> There's always a use for blackmail, and you do care about some of these folks. But it looks bad on paper, no?

"I was planning on talking an old friend into visiting at some point. I think it'd be good for him."

"Was a fun time explaining that I'm not dead. Or rather, that I was, and got better."

[nihils-trolls]

Nacre, how did Allaik first come to work for you?

"Hm. That's an interesting one."

"Mr. Tentau came into our employ after running into a spot of trouble, you see. He'd been running around with a small-time gang that was putting its nose where it didn't belong."

"I put a stop to that very quickly. Can't have that interfering with business, you know? But something about him stuck out to me, and I decided to extend an offer."

=> She shifts her position to stand up straighter. There's an air to her voice that, while playful, digs under your skin like a set of claws.

"He could die, right then and there. The unfortunate consequences of finding something he shouldn't have. But that would be such a waste, especially from someone that- I could tell, just from his eyes- wanted to live so badly."

"... So, he could come work for me, instead. A roof over his head, pay for indulgences. A certain protection and some legal leeway in exchange for his skills."

"He took the latter, of course. And here we are."

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=> Nacre takes a long drag off of her cigarette, then exhales- seeming to give a long look at the smoke before humming to herself.

"An interesting, but not unexpected turn of events."

"I do hope what she's doing is worth the risk to her."

[nihils-trolls]

could I maybe see nacre's face then 👉👈

"Since you asked so nicely then, sure, darling."

"I hope you weren't expecting anything too grand, though. I think you'll be a bit disappointed, if so."

[nihils-trolls]

the home made meals kind, huh? what's your favorite thing to make yourself/have made for you?

=> She hums thoughtfully.

"I don't have a specific favorite, just don't like heavily processed foods. But I do tend towards comfort foods of varying cuisines."

"I guess I could name off a few for you. Paprikás csirke, is one. Hamburger steak. You can never go wrong with baked salmon, either."

[nihils-trolls]

hey Nacre, hot pockets or pancakes?

=> It's clear by her moment of silence that she was not expecting such a... trivial question, she thinks.

"Pancakes. I don't really care for cheap frozen foods."