Little Miss Muffet's

With a sigh Rozalin leaned back in her seat, at least Boogie was paying for the cab so she did not mind paying for the food at least. They were on their way and Rozalin watched the world pass them by, all the same run down buildings, a place no fable should have to stay but she knew that Cole could do little to fix it... It was depressing in a way, as they were hidden from the mundies and yet had to live below them.

By the time they arrived at Miss Muffet's Micky was just threatening the women, Rozalin walking in and seeing the rather large men looming over them, though of course as a witch she could tell a glamour when she saw them. "Well, this is a rather big bother... Hey you thugs are bothering me, I like to eat in peace." Strangely she was far, far more confident when she had the damn boogieman at her back.

Cole's Office

ole was confused by the fact that Gideon had just started talking about this stuff, not that he shouldn't have known but more about of the fact that he wanted to know about things they did not even know by this point... "Sadly I can not really help in this matter..." Pushing up his glasses Cole gave a sigh. "We do not know about how it is being made or even who is giving it out. Bigby is on the case and even Momo, a fable from the hidden lands, has asked to join in on the investigation. As for the name I have not given Dust its name, as the genaral public have done so, or maybe the people giving it out have, either way it is beyond my power to change. I am sorry...."

Cole's Office

Gideon leaned back in his chair and ground his teeth in frustration. He wasn't mad at Cole, so much as the situation this put him in. If he found nothing to ease the concerns of the Fairies, not only would his ass end up being chewed, but the fear and paranoia risked setting in among the Fairy Fable community, which wouldn't lead to anything good for them, other Fables, or the Mundies. He couldn't afford to wait for Bigby or even this Momo to produce the results he needed in their own time unless they were on to something right now, and he knew of a way to check. He dusted himself off and stood up from the chair.

"That's fine Cole, I was just hoping that something would have turned up about that by now...but in any case, do you mind if I use the Mirror? If Bigby and Momo truly are on the case, then I might as well try looking for them and see if they have any answers."

Little Miss Muffet's

Boogie had spent the cab ride looking out the window and reminiscing about the days when he had to live in a few of these run down buildings. Being the Bogeyman was all well and good when it came to scaring people, but when you want to get a job no fable in there right mind would want you working for them. Boogie had spent years doing odd jobs for anyone who would pay him, hell he did everything short of working as one of the strippers at the Pudding and Pie, though he did work as it's bouncer for a few months. Those were some tough times for Boogie to say the least, but he never seemed too bitter about it well except for the occasional Go screw yourself. to Georgie when ever the perv brought up working for him.

When Boogie and Rozalin reached Miss Muffet's they were greeted by the all too familiar sight, well to Boogie anyways, of a shake down. Though he had never been one of the people that got threatened by the local thugs, maybe because he was the Bogeyman, he still hated the thought of someone losing their livelihood to someone that just happens to be bigger. Boogie let out a smirk as Rozalin told the thugs to leave. "Oh no need to be so mean Roz. I'm sure these guys are just going to get a cup of coffee and leave a nice big tip for little Miss Muffet here and be on their way. Isn't that right fellas?" He said as he stepped forward to the men that stood a good head and shoulders above him. Boogie then looked down to Micky and his smirk died just a bit. He never liked the little green bastard and to catch him shaking down another fable, well Boogie gave a thought of how much trouble he'd get in if he did get into a little tussle.

Mickey turned to face the two newcomers with a vicious scowl. Oh, good. He enjoy the company of these two almost as much as Bigby's. He glared up at Boogie and blew smoke up toward the man's face, taping some of the ashes from his cigar as he spoke.

"Nah, I think I'll be stickin' around until my business is done, boyo. Best wait outside until then, else my boys here might get a little....nervous. They get stabby when they're nervous." The threat was a decent enough one, but it was weakened a little by the slight slip in his accent in the middle. Even the best of glamours weren't totally perfect. He didn't wait for a reponse before he turned back to Muffet, who was looking more than a little frigthened, or maybe outraged, it was hard to tell with a face like hers. "Now where were we?"

Boogie allowed the smoke from the not so happy leprechaun's cigar to brush his face, though his smirk did fade a bit more. He stood straight up and crossed his arms before he let out a chuckle. "Oh really?" Boogie looked the two brutes up and down for a few moments as if he was examining a math problem. "You mean these two? Stabby? I didn't take you as the joking type Mickey." He said in a mocking tone before stepping closer to the thugs. "Because all I see here are some guys in a serious need of a pair. Like this guy." He said pointing to the one of the left. "Let me guess... Closet bed wetter until you were sixteen and you still have to change the sheets when ever there is a thunder storm at night?" He said with a smirk before turning to the guy to the right. "And you... Ohh a whole hell of a lot! Let's see Arachnophobia, Nyctophobia, Acrophobia, and Claustrophobia. That last one is a bit surprising." Boogie said smirking before looking over to Muffet. "Would you mind going making me and Roz here some coffee Miss M? I take my black, thanks." He said before looking down at Mickey with a sly smile on his face.

Little Miss Muffet's

Rozalin reached into her shoulder bag before taking out a small device from it, though she took a look around to check that there were no mundies in the cafe itself, which there were a few but their attention was focused on the front of the cafe more than towards her so she took the opportunity to wined up the device like a egg timer before placing it down onto the near by table. The ticking was slow at first, but as it sped up all the mundies started to look away and go about their daily lives. It was a timed magic spell, the same one that was maintained on the 13th floor to keep the mundies from not noticing the fables, though this one was more condensed and so stronger.

"Just so you know, you have three minutes to leave as that is when this spell runs out, as you see Miss M here is my client, then again you may ahve noticed alot of your 'clients' leaving for a better source." That was right, she was now becoming one of the main sources of black market glamours. She was a witch for one so they were decent grade, they were cheap, and could become legal for just a little extra.

Cole's Office

Cole nodded "Of course you may. Though, the mirror may not be the right term" He was a fable too after all. "Either way, feel free to use it to find the others, they may have something on what you seek."

Mirrior slowly yawned awake to see Gideon. "Fairy boy oh so sleek. Tell me what answers you seek... And please remember the rules"

Cole's Office

Gideon rubbed his hands in front of the Magic Mirror as he walked over to it, taking a brief moment to consider the appropriate rhymes.

"Very well... Magic Mirror, it is two people who I seek. One who is considered strong, another whom compared to him, some may consider weak. Show me the one who guarded the gate, Bigby Wolf, whom is also a judge of fate. Then show me the one who detests cocoa, the ogre-slayer Momo."

Mickey looked in shock as both of his goons seemed to stop paying any sort of attention to the pair of Fables in front of them, his right eye starting to twitch quickly as he bit down on his cigar hard. He nearly cut it in two before he shouldered past, or at least seemed to shoulder past, Boogie and Rozalin, grumbling and swearing under his breath in a mix of English and old Gaelic.

"This ain't over, you two. Best watch yer arses. Lepreachauns don't ever ferget a slight."

Boogie let out a chuckle as Mickey grumbled his way out of the café. "I'm sure of it isn't Mick, I'll be waiting for you at the end of the rainbow. Oh and you might want to wear some stilts too, so you know we can talk eye to eye." He said with a smirk and a slight wave to the little man. After that Boogie turned his attention to Rozalin. "Your not really black market story doesn't sound as convincing when you are competing with that little green cockroach Roz." He said while crossing his arms and giving her a skeptical look.

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"Actually I do dear. This place has ears everywhere, and what I want to discuss with you is very private. It's about your friend Sarah."He tok a look around before continueing."Are you waiting for the sheriff?"Max waited to see her reaction, he had a pretty good idea he was on the money thanks to the gathered info and dangled the carrot confidently."He is not coming. In fact, I don't think if he is alive right now. But enough about the wolf, he is not the one who is important right now is he? If you want to help bring to justice the one who did this to Sarah... get in. I'm not asking again. Even my thick skin can handle so much rejection."He tried to ligten the tone with that comment and a smile despite the ominous stuff he said."I am not going to try to pull a move on someone who got famous killing ogres, I am very happy and attached to my life."

Momo remained stoic with the exception of her eyebrows raising at the mention of Bigby. When he finished she shook her head, and turned around, hurrying back into the apartments. She didn't trust Max's words, but she did have a bad feeling when it came to Bigby, and so, she wanted to check the mirror. She went back into the lobby, meeting up with Kuro. Before Kuro could ask, she told him "If that strange man from outside follows me in here, keep him away,". She then went into the elevator and into Cole's office.

*~*~*Cole's office*~*~*

Momo hurried into the office to see that someone was already using the mirror. She said to Cole "Cole-san. We need to talk. Something may have happened to Bigby," She then looked at the mirror to see the images (if the images show Bigby).

Max watched as Momo left.

"Ok... not the brightest of the bunch. Guess I'm the only one who cares about Sarah... bless my heart."

He took out the files he had gathered for him and took another look through them.

"Oh? He lives here. This makes things easier......and who am I talking too........."

Max wondered about that for a moment but shrugged it off. He parked his car to the side and locked it before heading for the Woodlands.

"Makes you wonder how they managed to stuff so much hipocricy under one roof..."

When Max stepped inside he was called over by the guard, THE GUARD WAS AWAKE >:0

"Don't mind me I'm just here to see a friend."

Max went on with his business as the guard fell asleep....if only he knew what he just saw, no one would believe him he saw the guard awake >:0 After a short elevater ride, Max made his way to the Boogeyman's apartment and knocked on his door.......after a few more knocks he gave up. He took out a credit card and unlocked the poor excuse for home security... namely the door.

"I wonder how people survive before going to jail. You learn all the usefull stuff in there, he he he."

After stepping in to Boogey's apartment, Max closed the door and grabbed a sandwich from the kitchen before making himself comfortable in the living room.

Little Miss Muffet's

Rozalin picked up the device and stopped it as Micky left, as she suspected the two with him were mundies not fables... Guy was so cheap he could not even employ a troll or two to watch his back. Either way with the device will usable she put it away before walking up to the counter, letting the two big guys to wonder where their boss went and going out to see if they could find him. Looking up to Boogie she let out a small chuckle. "I am not competing with him. I offer what people need, he makes sure they take it. Either way I want a coffee and a basket of fries." She handed Boogie the money, getting to to get them while she went to sit down.

Cole's Office

"Thank you. Bigby never does it right..." With that the mirror showed the first person he asked about Bigby... The entire mirror was as black as night, only the sound of flowing water and deep growls were heard, the growls of Bigby. Next up was Momo... Who was right in the room with them all, so it just showed her in the room with them all oddly enough. "The second was hardly a challenge, she is in this very room..."

Cole on the other hand was confused. "Momo, what is wrong? What happened to him?" Of course there were clues to what happened, but not the full picture.

Cole's Office

Gideon felt like an idiot when Momo had just walked in after he talked to the Mirror, but was glad that he wouldn't have to look for two people now. This relief was shortly replaced by intrigue over where Bigby was. He stroked his chin in thought.

"Looks like the Wolf may have bit into more than he could chew this time...he sounded alive, but he could damn well be anywhere from that glimpse. A sewer, a subway service tunnel, Grendel's former cave, a mine shaft, who the fuck knows?"

He then looks over to Momo whom he realized was peering at the Mirror as well and responded after Mayor Cole's questions with some of his own.

"Yeah, what do you mean by something may have happened to Bigby? What was he doing?"

Little Miss Muffet's

Boogie rolled his eyes some as he was given the money by Rozalin. Again he didn't mind the black market, he may have at one point had to get his glamors from some of the less than legal sources though you'd never be able to get him to admit it. But he didn't like the run around and the paly on words that Rozalin were feeding him, though he should of expected it seeing as she was a witch after all. As the witch went to grab a seat Boogie walked over to Muffet and offered her a smile. "Hope you're alright Miss M. If they come back just give me a ring okay?" He said as he handed her the money and ordered Rozalin's fries and coffee and a black coffee for himself. Shortly after he went over and joined Rozalin. "Anyways you might want to look out for awhile. The green squirt may have a big mouth but he does tend to hold these things against people."

Little Miss Muffet's

After sitting down Rozalin peered back towards the door where Micky left... Strange, he seemed to be around more and more lately, likely due to Max having been busy with his club. When Boogie came over and warned her, she couldn't help but chuckle "I am a witch, I know what I can handle. And besides, I have freinds like you and Bigby right?" And Max, but she would not say that, as they were more just working together than anything. "Either way, I am heading back after this so you don't need to worry. I will just take my broom back. Despite having to stay up all night before stalking I suppose even you need sleep" She smiled before starting to eat and drink.

Little Miss Muffet's

Boogie couldn't help but grow a slight smile. "Well us fables who don't get the happy ever afters have to look out for each other or no one will." He said as he took a sip of his coffee. He never really thought about it but Rozalin was one of the few people that he could call a friend. Sure their were the trolls and the other monsters in Fabletown, but most of them were degenerates like Mickey. Boogie let out a light smirk. "Broom huh? I could fly home too, but we both know what will happen if I show my pretty mug." Boogie said with a sly smile before taking another drink of his coffee. "And you'd be surprised how little sleep you get when you know everything about nightmares." He said with a slight smirk before standing up. "Well I'm heading back and like I said before make sure to keep your nose clean because I'd hate to have to scar you straight." He said with a smile and his eyes turning into two glowing pits of deep yellow for a moment. He gave a slight nod to Rozalin and said goodbye to Miss Muffet before heading out the café.

The Woodlands Boogie's apartment

Boogie had taken a cab back to the Woodlands, not feeling up to walking the way back. He had just finished his coffee when he entered the building. Greeted by the usual sight of the sleeping guard Boogie made his way over to his mailbox. "Well isn't that a surprise nothing here." He said with a more than hardy amount of sarcasm before heading over to the elevator. The ride up was short as always, giving the once monster little time to think. Boogie had gotten off the elevator, made his way for his door and was reaching for his keys in his pocket when he noticed his door unlocked. The hell? Who could of unlocked it wait... no no Mickey wouldn't be that stupid would he? He thought to himself before he stepped closer to the door. As he put his hand on the nob and turned it he called into the apartment in a calm tone. "You know I'm the one who hides in the dark around here." He stepped into his apartment, letting his eyes flash their true normal color, and gave a quick scan of the kitchen and dining room. With a few more steps he was past the wall and into the living room. He almost immediately spotted Max, letting his eyes go back to normal. "The hell you doing here boy?" Boogie asked in an annoyed tone and crossing his arms.

"Pretty late for a walk, were you stalking people again Booger? ...By the way you are out of mustard. Don't worry, soon you will be able to buy a more expensive brand."

Max made himself more comfortable in his seat.

"I'm here to offer you a job. One I am sure you will find far more rewarding then your current uhhh......business, let's call it that. I've had some trouble recantly in one of my clubs and I need someone who, shall we say, is a hit with the ladies."

Max was laughing on the inside, well aware of Booie being the hopeless romantic......what a fool.

"Mundies are fucking worthless. They are good for keeping regular customers in check and looking scary but I need someone to take care of my employes. Everything from handling gramour, helping out backstage or manning the bar, to escort jobs. Old Headless is doing a hell of a job but he can be in only so many places at once. He could use some help before he completely losses his head."

Headless horseman jokes ahoy >:0

"There is another matter I'd like to discuss with you which is the reason for my sudden visit as you can imagine. But I will feel much more comfortable discussing it with someone who is working for my establishment. So? Are you intrested? If you are that attached to your costume store I am sure you will have some time for it, or hire someone to man it for you. Should we talk numbers?"

The Woodlands Boogie's apartment

Boogie rolled his eyes, but let out a slight sigh. What is it with people and bringing up stalking tonight? He thought for a moment before refocusing on Max. "Okay first off Boy it's Boogie not Booger I'll tell you that now. Second you keep your hands out of my fridge, what's in there ain't for you. Third that mustard you're eating is three weeks expired, I've been saving it for a prank you just screwed over. Though this may be just as good." He said with a slight smirk that quickly died and was replaced by a cold expression. Boogie stood kept his arms crossed as he let Max speak though he did rolled his eyes at the joke towards Headless, partly because he used to be the guy's poker buddy and partly because it was his job to make crap jokes about people. He looked Max over for awhile as he considered the offer. His shop had been getting by just with the skin of his teeth lately and the extra money would be a god send, but he also remembered the shit he had to go through when he worked for Georgie. "Hmm... Lets get this straight Boy if I say yes, and I'm not saying I am, I am not whoring for you. You can just ask Georgie how well that offer goes over, I heard he just got the cast off." He said with a slight smirk before sitting on his couch opposite of Max. "And I'll be keeping my store if I agree to this, which I haven't yet." He said resting one of his legs on the other. "Now what about this other matter?" Boogie asked with a raised brow.

"Uh huh...mhm....yeah...."

Max was offering half hearted sounds, not really paying attention to what Boogie was saying. He looked back towards him only when he asked Max a question.

"Jeez man, you talk so much without saying a damn thing. Do you really need to speak so much just to say you need money and you are intrested?"

One had the apreciate the irony of it all... this coming from the boy who cried wolf and all...

"That cynical big mouth is exactly why I need you though, he he he. Also it's not boy anymore. I go by Max....this month atleast. As for next maybe Cash... or Hendrix.........anyway, as far as the other matter goes, we'll get your contract taken care of tomorrow. And you can settle in for your work and stuff. But the other job is....not so simple. I'll come out and streight up tell you it's not ilegal....for the....most part, but it's pretty dangerous. As such I'll pay you extra for any progress on it."

Max leaned forward, closer to Boogie and the note in his voice changed from cheerfull to serious.

"I can't tell you more until you decide weather to except my offer or not. See, if I tell you more and you just decide to give me the finger and take this info elsewear, a lot of people are going to get hurt. Not me of course, so don't get your hopes up, heh. I don't mean just financially, Bigby might have gotten himself killed just for snooping around. Alternatively, if you listen to me and help me out, we can help a lot of people. Like I said, this is jsut a bonus. The offer for your job stay either way. I really do need your talents in a few matters. I don't wanna pressure you but time is a factor, if you can't answer me now, be ready by tomorrow morning."

Max got up and was ready to leave if Boogie had nothing to say.

Boogie leaned back on the couch as he listened to Max. "You're Boy until I get your real name. We each only got one do over we came here you're no different." He said with a smirk. "And yes I do have to talk so much. I have centuries of keeping my mouth shut to make up for, besides everyone loves my sweet honey voice." He said with another chuckle. Though his expression quickly harden as Max started to explain that this information could lead to people being hurt. Boogie was a smart mouth and he was a monster but he wasn't heartless, if there was a way for him to keep others from getting hurt he'd have to do it. "...Fine..." He said through slightly gritted teeth as he stood. "I expect a good paycheck you know? I do after all have a better head on my shoulders than Headless does." He said with a slight smirk. "Now what is this about people being hurt and killed?"