Fu's fireball hit its mark full on, prompting the man to let out a feminine yelp that even got a chuckle out of little Echo. The man, now furious with anger, prepared to make a counter attack against the kitsune. While she didn't have her blade with her, Fu was confident that the spells she currently had access to would be more than enough to deal with a few goons. However, Fu had sensed another presence that had made its way behind her. Both her and the man turn to notice a beastkin standing at the scene, and he was shooting a menacing glare at the thugs. After spouting curses, the man made a hasty retreat and took his friends with him.
The man had threw the pendant on the ground before leaving, which Echo quickly took back. The grateful girl thanked Fu and the beastman with a large smile. Echo then seemed to ponder for a moment before jetting off somewhere, quickly leaving before Fu could even get a word out. After a minute or two, Echo then returned with two gemstones in hand. Fu recognized the gems as a Tourmaline and Tiger's Eye, the kitsune received the former as added thanks for her efforts. Looking at the gem, she first thought of it's worth. She figured that if things got tight around the shop she could sell it. However, looking at the beaming face of Echo, Fu decided to change her mind. She thought it'd be better to keep it for its sentimental value.
"My, my, where ever did you get such pretty little stones? Aren't you full of surprises?~" Mused Fu as she patted the lass on the head. "Say, why don't you come back to the shop with me? You could probably use a rest after that ordeal, plus you're sort of dirty and could use some cleaning up." She then turned to the beast man who joined the fray from earlier.
He was quite the interesting fellow, his physical features immediately marking him a canine beastkin, although the features where rather different than what Fu's was used to seeing. The black fur along with the ears and snout gave him a jackal-like appearance, and his foreign garb was a point of intrigue.
"Hello sir. Those men who attacked this little girl fled as soon as they saw your gaze. I was fully prepared to engage them myself, but I suppose we owe you thanks. I wasn't sure if I could have fended them off and protected Echo here at the same time."
Giving the man a look over, she continued.
"You don't seem to be from around here, if you don't mind me saying. If you'd like, you could accompany us to my humble shop. I could tell you about the ins and outs of the town over some green tea, think of it as thanks for helping us out." She said in a serene tone. "Oh my, where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Meifeng Fu, owner of a small occult shop where I sell fortunes and mystic wares." Said the kitsune with a polite bow and a cute wink. "The little girl who just gave you that Tiger's Eye is named Echo, she's something of a little sister to everyone at the port. She likes to give out gifts as a sign of thanks, she's also mute so please don't mind her if she doesn't respond with words."
"So, tell me stranger, do you have a name?"
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