Yomojo

Kokotha: Old Magic, New World

@Afro Samurai @tex
Lucy did wind up and try to punch Mazone in the back of the head after Nino gave permission. Hard enough to hurt a bit, but not with any real violent intent behind it. If she connected, she would say "That was for bein' a blockhead." before chuckling to herself and continuing on to the Grapevine, expecting the other two to follow if they still wanted to come.

Kokotha: Old Magic, New World

@Afro Samurai @tex
Lucy was having a hard time containing her laughter, but for an entirely different reason.

"Wow Muh-zone, just... wow. You're fulla bad decisions." Lucy looked to Nino apologetically. "Sorry for his behavior. Want me ta deck him for ya? He could use a good deckin' anyways."

Lucy took another good, long glance at everyone who had stopped to stare. If any of these civilians tried something, she didn't want to get caught off guard. She didn't know what she was waiting for, exactly, but she always counted on the common folk to be idiots, and try something stupid in situations like this. Of course, it was actually the "noble" being the stupidest one at this moment.

After assessing the crowd, she looked back to Nino with a small nod, as if to say "I got your back"

Kokotha: Old Magic, New World

@tex @Afro Samurai
"Just a stranger I'm helpin' find his bearings." Lucy offers as answer to Nico's unasked question. She squats down to be closer to Nico's level, casually reaching a hand out with the intent to scratch behind Nico's ear. As ornery as the cat could be, she was hoping they were familiar enough for her to at least offer a scratch without offending him. Besides, it's not like she was afraid of the cute little beast anyways.

"We were headed over to my work. You ever been in the Grapevine, Nino? I'm sure I could get you in under my supervision, if ya wanted." She stood back up, turned back around, and continued leading Mazone to the Grapevine. She trusted that Nino would follow if he wanted to. And if not, well, he was an independent creature, she wouldn't take offense.

She didn't offer an explanation to Mazone, either. If he was curious, he'd ask. "You'll hafta tell me some stories once we get a table, Muh-zone." was all she offered to the man.

Kokotha: Old Magic, New World

@tex @Afro Samurai
Lucy notices the slight commotion behind her as she listens to Mazone, forming a literal eye in the back of her head that subtly looked through her hair, imperceptible unless one was paying attention. Recognizing the people looking down, and even some kids leaning down, Lucy turned her head around to confirm that she was being followed by who she thought she was.

"Yeah, sounds tough." she shoots over to Mazone. "Hey, Nino! How's the day goin'?" Lucy directs at the cat following her, face lighting up as she slows down to meet up with the kitty. She had always been a cat person, and while only her second favorite feline caster, she always enjoyed Nino's company. Sure, cats had their quirks, and brands usually only emphasized them, but Lucille had learned to get used to it.

Kokotha: Old Magic, New World

@Afro Samurai
"Won his hand? In marriage? Huh, didn't know ya swung that way." Lucy joked, elbowing the man gently in the ribs.

"Haha, no, but seriously, tell me 'bout this noble upbringin' you had. I was raised by a couple'a fisherman, so I've never had experience with stuff like that. Read 'bout it once in a while, but first person accounts I find more interestin'." Lucy continued the conversation, casually glancing around at the people and places they were passing by. Not keeping an eye out for anything in specific, but keeping an eye out none the less. She was aware that the company she was keeping would probably turn heads, and she wanted to make sure none of those heads decided to do anything dumb.

The Mysteries of Isz: A Kokotha RP

Lucille went around, following Wingate's actions and helping where she can. The guards stood patiently, chatting under their breath with each other to pass the time.

"Well, can't say ya have much control over what happens to 'em, unfortunately. I can probably convince the boss to take 'em back to the dig site, but we both know they won't be stayin' there for long. Oh, and here are the rest 'o the pics of the place, too." Lucy remarked as she pulled a manila folder out of an inside pocket, taking out a number of photographs and lying them on the table.

"See, this tablet was there, that pedestal had that relic on it, and that there is a pic of the corner of that wall, that wall, and the ceilin' there." Lucy informed Wingate, pointing from objects to photos to other photos. "If this were a movie, I'd be guessin' there's a secret passage somewhere 'round there, but that might be wishful thinkin'." she added with a wink.

Kokotha: Old Magic, New World

@Afro Samurai
"Well, guess I ain't got anythin' better to do." Lucy stands up and walks out the door, expecting Mazone to follow.

As they walk down the street, Lucy turns to Mazone. "I've always been interested in other cultures. You in the mood ta talk 'bout your home country? I'm sure you've got some interestin' stories."

The Mysteries of Isz: A Kokotha RP

The waiter pulls out a small pamphlet-looking menu and slips it in front of Wingate without a word, standing back up to wait for her order. To his credit, he does a good job of looking like he isn't listening to their conversation. The wine list itself was a decent size, about a dozen different red wines, about the same number of whites, and even a few rosés.

Wingate and Lucy have a pleasant conversation, catching up on how each other have been doing, until someone comes out from a back room and taps Lucy on the shoulder. She brings Wingate into the back, where there are a couple of White Teeth who make sure Wingate knows all she needs to know (and no more than that), and that she understands her place in this business deal. Everything going well, one of the men splits off and leads Wingate and Lucille through some corridors into a small, cozy room, mostly likely used for backroom deals. There's a neat, expensive-looking wooden table in the center of the room, covered in plastic, with a few stone tablets and small relics scattered on the table. Lucy and Wingate are left to inspect the items in peace, with a couple guards posted on each side of the door. Ones on the outside to make sure they weren't disturbed, and ones on the inside to make sure nothing funny happened.

"So, what can ya tell? I've told the boss you're the best there is, but he insisted ya prove yourself." Lucy asks, clearly very excited to be in the presence of these objects. "If everythin' goes well, we can head to th'ruin tomorrow."

The Mysteries of Isz: A Kokotha RP

@Patches
"I love the look too, wear it all the time, actually. Ya just don't meet me while I'm on th'job very often." Lucy straightens the collar of her tuxedo.

"So, Winnie, feels like it's been too long. How's things? How's th'teachin' gig goin?" Lucy asks, then takes a sip of her drink.

A waiter approaches the table, seeing that Wingate has arrived. He walks up to Wingate and offers a menu to her, asking "Anything I can get you, miss Ipswich?" in a formal, professional tone.

The Mysteries of Isz: A Kokotha RP

When the time came close to when she suspected Wingate to arrive, Lucy claimed a small table in the middle of the room. She would spend enough time in a private booth tonight, she might as well do the socializing out in the open.

When Wingate arrives, she's let in with little fuss. She was expected, after all. The bouncer would inform her that Lucy is waiting for her, pointing to the table she's sitting at. Noticing Wingate enter, Lucy smiles and waves, then motions for Wingate to take a seat.

Lucille is in more formal dress now, full dress pants and black tuxedo shirt with a white undershirt beneath, and even a nice prim black tie to "tie" it all together. She didn't bother with a hat, however, brown hair let out into the open, noticeably shorter than it was just a couple hours ago. Since it was later in the day, she sat with a colorful drink in front of her, no doubt alcoholic. Enough to get in a good mood, but she knew better then to actually get drunk before a meeting as important as the one tonight would be.