[quote=@Kingfisher]
[b]"Excuse me, my darlings..."[/b] She said calmly [b]"Sorry for interrupting whatever you've got going here, but I was wondering if you'd be interested in some mercenary work."[/b]
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"Right on time," said Lex with a smile to the young, plump crime lord who had waddled over to the table. He did not deign to explain himself.

The hitman asked her what she had in mind, and how much, and Typho the ruined nobleman began hemming and hawing and excusing himself.

"My friend Typho here," said Lex to Nisvillia with a chuckle, "Can't fight for shit. His full name, however- and this may interest you- is Typho Almano. Older brother, less successful."

"How do you-" began Typho.

"Oh please," said Lex, "You think I'm sitting here losing at Chances to you for the fun of it?"

He turned back to Nisvillia with an apologetic smile, "Aryon Lex, at your service."