Solo Calling (I Spy With My Little Eye)

[Kyra]

Timestamp: 53rd Of Spring 513 AV

Now that Kyra had somewhat gotten settled back into the city, she realized that she needed to find work. The young kelvic had gotten accustomed for a short time, on hunting her own kills and eating that, but now that she was in Syliras again, she looked to find another type of work. Of course she would still hunt when she had the urge to do so, but there was something about having her own coin that she liked. Besides, she wasn't always up for hunting and it was a lot harder to steal in Syliras than it was in Ravok, and even that was still hard to pull off.

One thing she had noticed about the city is that everyone seemed to have some sort of work that they did, and she figured that if she was to stay that she too needed employment. Sadly she didn't possess any other skills beyond hunting and that's the thing that she wanted to put on hold for a bit. So the young kelvic decided to try her hand at being a courier. It seemed like an easy enough job, and one that wasn't centered around danger. Kyra took the job, and soon enough there was a call for a delivery to be made in the Illythian District.

This would be the hard part, Kyra was just learning her way around the market area and where it led back towards the entrance of the city and to the housing where she now stayed. Until she was able to learn her way around, this would likely be the only down side to the job that she had, but only time would tell. Even so, she was enthusiastic and wanted to do her best, and on the plus side roaming the city was a good way to learn. Through it all, there was one thing that she knew, her legs and feet were going to get a workout.

Kyra moved through the city as a brisk pace, she asked around for directions from people who seemed like they might know where to lead her, hoping that it would make the trip much shorter. It didn't, the young girl got lost again and again, and spent a bell circling the wrong District. Finally she happened to find a kind Knight who was willing to escort her there. She paused to have a break for a bit, as her journey still wasn't over. Now she would have to walk the area and find the address of the home she was instructed to hand the package off too.

It was a small package, but still a bit on the heavy side even while being carried in her backpack. The kelvic wandered around more, after taking a thin sheet of parchment from her pocket with the address listed on it, and the name Collins as the recipients. She noticed at once that this area of the castle was very different from the others. Everyone that she saw was well dressed and had their hair styled. There were even some with an odd coloring to it that was most likely dyed. They wore makeup, even the men and everyone looked as if they were about to attend a a grand party.

Kyra had grown up seeing a similar look on the people in Ravok who could afford to do as these people could. However, that was another time and Kyra was now one of the poor, even though she dressed common most of the time. Finally she found the place that she had been searching for and walked up the tall steps and knocked on the door.

[Kyra]

It only took a moment, and one would wonder if the man had been standing on the outside of the door just waking for someone to knock.Within a tick the door opened and a man not much taller than Kyra stood there looking down at her. The man didn't look her over as many had and instead his eyes focused directly into hers as he spoke. "Yes? What is your business here?" he asked in a rather monotonous voice.

"Delivery...This is the correct address, is it not?" she added by holding up the slip of parchment with the name and address written on it. The man leaned forward, and peered at the writing for a tick before nodding his head. "Yes, come in, we have been waiting for your arrival." He stepped aside and held the door to allow the girl to enter in front of him. Kyra noticed that the man was staring at her, but not in the way that she was used to. It was more of surprise than any type of wanting or lust.

Kyra stepped inside the foyer, and as one would do in the situation, she looked around. Fresh plants rested in vases on either side of the staircase and family and abstract paintings lined the walls from the main floor and up. After taking it all in, Kyra removed her backpack from her shoulders and reached inside to collect the package that she was to give to him, or anyone from the address. "Do I leave this with you then, or is there someone else?" she asked halfway holding the package out towards him.

"I believe that package is for Lady Helena. You may leave it with her." he added forcing a smile upon his wrinkled features. He lifted his hand, but instead of taking the package he gestured towards the staircase. Kyra turned to look where he pointed and noticed that a woman was now descending the stairs. She was a beautiful and well dressed woman who walked with the grace expected of those of her class. It was hard to tell how old she really was, due to the makeup, earrings, and style of her hair. She moved to the bottom of the stairs and crossed the floor to where Kyra stood. Thin, fragile hands reached out to gently take the package from the girl's hands.

"Ah yes, right on time. I hope you were able to find us easy enough?" She glanced down and opened the package just enough to make sure that the item inside was there and in good condition before she raised her eyes to the young kelvic again. "I did get lost, I'm not originally from this city. But I was able to find my way." Kyra replied as she closed up her backpack and slipped it back over her shoulders.

"Well then, take this for your troubles dear." the woman said as she dropped three gold mizas into the girl's open hand. Kyra stared at the coin with wide eyes, she hadn't expected to get this much for a simple trip. The woman smiled to her, and turned slightly to hand her package off to the man who had answered the door. "Forgive me, but I didn't realize that the city employed such lovely couriers?"

Kyra wasn't sure how to answer, and so she closed her fist around the coin and allowed her hand to swing out and down towards her hip. She looked up towards the taller woman and smiled sweetly. "I suppose...I took the job because it was something new and seemed exciting. But you are kind to say such things.....very kind."

[Kyra]

"If you're not in too big a hurry, I could use you for something. Another job as it were. There's good coin in it?" the woman said as she gave a quick glance towards the man beside her. Something was up, Kyra could sense it. But for the moment, she would at least hear the woman out, coin was coin after all. "What is this job?" the kelvic asked also glancing at the man before returning her gaze to the woman.

"It's simple really." the woman started as she lifted a hand to mold her hair back into place so that every strain was settled into the mix of the rest. "There is an art studio stationed on the next block, I want you to go there and take a look at the ledger book and write down the information listed beside a few names that I will supply you with."

"I see..." Kyra stated curiously while staring at them both. "This job doesn't seem very legal, and I don't suppose I will be allowed to just walk in and do what you ask."

The woman chuckled lightly, and even the man next to her, to his credit attempted to smile as well. "That won't be a problem child. The man who owes the shop has a fancy for women with blonde hair. And you my dear, well.....he won't be able to control himself. You will enter his studio and ask to have him paint your portrait. From there, you only need to distract him long enough to record the information and make the necessary changes."

Kyra narrowed her eyes as she listened and thought it over. The woman said it would be easy, but that was likely an understatement. Things were rarely easy, especially illegal things. "I do not know about this. If I am caught, I could be in serious trouble." Again the woman chuckled as she reached out, gently rubbing the girl's shoulders which caused her to glance down to where the woman's hands were. "You worry over nothing. This ...artist, is a leech and his lust for women will be his down fall. Trust me..this will be the easiest coin you'll ever make, and I'll double what I paid you for bringing me the package. So what say you?"

Kyra stayed silent for a moment and contemplated what was being asked of her. This job seemed like trouble, but the opportunity to make so much coin was hard to pass up. An easy job the woman had said, the young kelvic would learn just how soon enough. "Alright, I'll take the job."

[Kyra]

"Ah, wonderful. When I saw you walk in, I just knew that you were the right one for the job. Wait a moment and I'll return." The woman walked away afterwards and entered what one might assume was the study. Kyra turned to look upon the face of the doorman again as he was the only one remaining in the room with her. He stared back at her, narrow, weathered eyes peering down at the girl. Strangely enough, he didn't blink....not once. He was a statue made of human flesh and his body, features and all remained motionless.

Kyra stared back at him, her own gaze unblinking as she sought to enter his mind and figure him out. The stare off lasted a moment longer, before the woman would return holding in her hand a slip of parchment. "Alright, this is the information that you'll need to do the job. Take a look here." she added as she moved beside the kelvic and began pointing out the numbers to the corresponding names and what it all meant.

The kelvic followed along closely, adding each name, and the relationship it had with the numbers written across from them. She wasn't sure of how much time she would have, and she felt better if she at least memorized some of the information given to her. "These are people of importance to me, and they were wronged by this scum of an artist. See to it that their debts are already paid and add these additional numbers to his ledger...that should put him out of business for good and this city will be rid of him."

Kyra took the sheet from her and looked it over again to make sure that she understood exactly what was being asked of her before rolling it up and placing it into her pocket. "I'll see to it then, is there anything else?" she asked, glancing from one rigid face to the other. "Take this.." the woman said handing her a smaller piece of parchment.

"This is the address that you'll be going too." Taking the second sheet, Kyra turned and headed towards the door, when the woman suddenly spoke up. "Oh and one final thing doll. This man is known for getting pretty girl's such as yourself to strip nude for his paintings. Don't allow him to trick you...he doesn't deserve to see your body or to use you to make coin."

[Gossamer]

Character: Kyra
Experience: +4 Observation, +1 Intelligence, +3 Business, +4 Interrogation
Lore: Stumbling into a profession, Knowing Right From Wrong - choosing Wrong anyhow, Being Persuaded To Break The Law

Additional Note:

Interesting thread. I would have liked to have seen it continue on to the intended target. I gave you one intelligence just for talking about spying, but nothing else was really spying there. You did ask yourself and the NPCs a lot of questions, so that's why I gave you heavy interrogation. I'm assuming that you've finished this spying situation in another thread. Also, please update your CS before you count this XP. You are mostly up to date, but you do not have Spring on your ledger. I realize you were waiting for pay, but you have that now.