Hua Yuan
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Presence 2 - Nostalgic; SL 1 - Flawless
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Post by Hua Yuan on Oct 6, 2021 13:58:16 GMT -8
Running a mental catalogue of freeholders to see if he knew someone who went by Rent, Yuan concluded that it had to be another expression he wasn't familiar with.
"Who, me? Naaaah. You'd think that with only two options, it'd be a easy choice, but I can't decide. And then there's the new one; no one seems to know what he's about."
It was difficult to make plans on the fairy side of things at the moment, what with all of his energy being tied up with work. If he could call it that. "I was- I was considering Chugunkin, but it's not like I have done anything of note to approach him either way."
"I dunno. At the same time, I'm trying to get out of the underworld, so..."
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Post by Henley on Oct 12, 2021 9:49:37 GMT -8
"Don't have to do a ton of note to swear to someone, I don't think." He shrugged. "I might go talk to Alexandrite and see what he is about, although no doubt Chugunkin is a source of stability -- assuming you can keep your head above water." He blinked at Yuan. "What are you doing in the underworld?"
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Hua Yuan
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Presence 2 - Nostalgic; SL 1 - Flawless
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Post by Hua Yuan on Oct 12, 2021 16:14:27 GMT -8
"It's... a long story." He sighed as he waived the waiter for another glass of sugary alcohol. In five yeas, he hadn't managed to do anything by himself. He was going to have to open up to someone eventually. "I didn't exactly go through customs when I moved to the US."
"And now I owe a lot of money to some disreputable people because they, um, arranged the whole thing."
He thanked the person bringing him his drink as he tried to find a way to get out of the uncomfortable conversation. "So yeah... Not exactly eager to swear to the head kingpin, but I might not have a choice if I can't find pay them back."
"If you ever go see Alexandrite, can I come with? I'm good a first impressions."
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Post by Henley on Oct 13, 2021 9:17:46 GMT -8
"How deep are you in? If it's money you need, Nimbus is loaded. The service expectations in return would likely be more palatable to you."
The second question was left sitting for the moment.
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Hua Yuan
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Presence 2 - Nostalgic; SL 1 - Flawless
Posts: 304
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Post by Hua Yuan on Oct 15, 2021 11:29:09 GMT -8
Noticing his second question being left unanswered, Yuan wondered if he was being sandbagged, but decided to not press the issue. Instead, he simply nodded.
"It started at 10k, but who knows now? They keep adding debt and pay me barely enough to get by. After a few years, I understood that working it off was never an option." He shrugged and smiled apologetically, like he was bothering Henley with his problems.
"Thanks for the advice. You really know your way around our people. More than me, anyway."
It's been two drinks already, and the Playmate still hadn't taken the time to get a read on his companion. It was past time to do that.
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Post by Henley on Oct 15, 2021 12:18:25 GMT -8
Henley was a tough read, even after a couple of drinks. Perhaps even because of the drinks.
"Pricks."
He shook his head. The whole racket was distasteful, even if he understood how it worked well enough.
"It's not about money anymore, although someone as wealthy as Nimbus could probably make them an offer they couldn't refuse, if he felt inclined."
He tipped the last of his drink back, glancing at the server as he decided if he wanted a third.
"Still. We can talk to Alexandrite. That's fine. It can't hurt to see your options. Is there a Lost holding your debt, or is it just mundies up the line as far as you know?"
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Hua Yuan
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Presence 2 - Nostalgic; SL 1 - Flawless
Posts: 304
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Post by Hua Yuan on Oct 19, 2021 9:19:44 GMT -8
Nothing. The Beast considered using more… direct methods, before changing his mind. As much as he wanted to, there was point in driving away the one person who was willing to help.
“Humans, as far as I know.” He finished his drink and took out some cash to pay his orders, plus tips.
“Thanks for letting me tag in on this.”
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