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MATT: “They usually–” and she pulls back her
sleeve and you can see the dark gray, almost black
skin there beneath. “You will find a burned
crescent into the wrist of a member of the gang.”
SAM: Let’s get a fireplace and some iron and burn
the shit out of our wrists, and then we’re
insta-Grudge Gang. Now, The Gentleman has us on a
meager yearly salary, but if we were to do this
for you, does that include some sort of bonus?
MATT: “Are you saying The Gentleman has not paid
you for this endeavor?”
SAM: Not yet.
MATT: “I was made to understand that that was all
taken care of as part of our arrangement.”
MARISHA: How about something in trade? Just as a
little added bonus as a favor.
MATT: “What are you asking for, if I might
inquire, little girl?” She leans forward with this
creepy smile that crawls across her face as she
eyes you up and down.
LIAM: There we go.
MARISHA: Kind of like her demeaning me with that
little girl stuff. I’m kind of into it. Anyway,
that priest you mentioned. Is he a pretty skilled
priest? Would he happen to have any skills in
reviving the dead?
MATT: “You have a problem with someone beneath the
earth. I do not know if our priest specializes in
"such abilities, and if they did, it would be for
family only.”
MARISHA: Sounds like he does specialize in those
abilities when you put it like that. If exceptions
can be made for friends and family. Friends and
family discount is a real thing.
MATT: “You’re mighty presumptuous. You might have
better luck with any of the wandering crazies in
"the city.”
MARISHA: What?
MATT: “Our priest is not the only one.” She cocks
her head. “If you’re looking for help, could look
"to the Blooming Grove.”
SAM: Where’s that? What’s that? Is that a town?
MATT: “It’s about six miles out of Shadycreek Run,
to the northwest, a little farther from here. It’s
"a burial grove, but there is a temple there and
some strange hermit of a priest is said to live
"there. Most folks are spooked of them. The family
that once looked over that grove has slowly
"dwindled as the years have gone on, and they say
the curse itself seems to hold it, but try that.
"Otherwise, you need to do quite a favor for us, as
such magic is not inexpensive.”
ASHLY: Killing all of the Iron Shepherds isn’t a
big enough favor?
MATT: “You’ve already been paid for that.”
LIAM: Yeah, this is a pre-existing arrangement
that’s outside of negotiation at the moment. I
understand. We will take care of what you are
asking.
MATT: “Good. That’s what I like, straightforward
and working to the fine print. Very good.”
LIAM: Zemnian.
SAM: All right. You don’t want us staying here, I