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Post by Bosko on May 31, 2022 10:27:24 GMT -8
...Hopefully Bosko was right.
Of what he knew of the monarchy, this was the person he felt would be most reliable.
Rudolph was a criminal, and an ORGANIZED criminal, which was far worse. Bosko was going to owe a favor after this, for sure- better one between kin, than with a mobster.
Alexandrite was an anomaly- moreso than most of their kin, in ways that the Elemental thought could go pound for pound against Winter.
Which left... Nimbus.
Bosko put in the phone number, and waited.
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Post by Nimbus on May 31, 2022 10:54:56 GMT -8
The misty Claviger blinked at the unfamiliar number, used to his Squire having already organized his phone.
Expecting a mundie, he answered in French. The slight tonal shift told Bosko he had been asked a question.
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Post by Bosko on May 31, 2022 11:11:22 GMT -8
French?.... Er.... Wait.
...No that was the right number.
"No Parler Fran-say?" Had he said that right? "This is Bosko Kovac, I was hoping to speak to a friend of ah.. Croupier's? He and I ran into some trouble, and I am ah. Arrested. and he's ended up in the hospital, I want someone to make sure he's okay. And to.. Help me out."
Not too much given away there. Shooouuuuld be fine. And he mentioned the being arrested part right? Yes, he had. The one on the other end knew he was in prison. And Croupier as a 'friend.' That should be enough.
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Post by Nimbus on May 31, 2022 11:18:49 GMT -8
The Elemental chuckled at the earnest attempt. "No worries my friend, I speak English just fine. Oh! You're arrested? Umm, because of a casino dealer, yes?"
The confusion crept into his tone, but he didn't sound impatient.
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Post by Bosko on May 31, 2022 11:25:48 GMT -8
Wait. This person KNEW who croupier was, right?
"Ah.. Something like that. Croupier- short dark hair, mid thirties, likes fencing, likes to rush into things? He wanted my help with something. We went to a bar, and he got in a fight. I also got involved, Double the Trouble, you know?" Did the man on the other end know? Catch it? "He was hurt pretty badly, and I am worried about him. I know, it is twice the hassle to ask for favors like this but... If you could help, I would be very appreciative. I know this is not standard."
Nothing this night was standard.
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Post by Nimbus on May 31, 2022 12:20:06 GMT -8
There was a long pause as the mistborn parsed a lot of missing information from his limited perspective. Nimbus was known to be quick and sharp, but not when it came to his intelligence.
Double the trouble? Sure, if they were looking for a brawl?
The Knight blinked.
"Oh, fencing! I was never a fan of all the rules."
A beat.
"Well I am sorry about your friend. I am not sure what you need from me, um, Bokso? Maybe start by explaining who you are." He had had it hammered into him to never assume. Sometimes someone in the art scene heard about the diplomat's wealthy son and came looking for an investment.
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Post by Bosko on May 31, 2022 12:48:52 GMT -8
"ah, I opened up a Food Truck business here in the Fall- I am surprised you have never been, my Old Country recipes are a delight! Perhaps you have seen my business cards? Pictures of thorns."
Hint Hint Hint Hint Hint. Bosko was REALLY hoping he hadn't missed on who to call.
"I was done with my shift that night and Croupier asked for my help- he wanted to track down a friend, I think. Hard to tell, it was almost like looking in a mirror, haha... Ah... He was attacked, and I am worried for his safety- the person that attacked him is in custody, I... Think? I wished to contact and tell you that. I am.. Also without a lawyer. And could use some help myself. When Croupier is safe of course."
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Post by Nimbus on May 31, 2022 13:16:02 GMT -8
"Oh, you're Lost? Where is this...dealer, then? And I am not a lawyer, unfortunately... Did someone tell you to call me?"
He sounded the opposite of annoyed, just puzzled. He was pretty sure he knew his vassalage and the names weren't ringing any bells.
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Post by Bosko on May 31, 2022 14:18:15 GMT -8
"Ah.. Aye, I am quite lost. Where he is I cannot say- I only know he was taken to a hospital, probably nearest to the bar we were at. Though I am sure his kin will be informed. I called because you are an associate of Croupiers, and thought you should be told as well." Thought you ALL should be informed. Bosko gave the name of the bar they were at.
"I understand you are not a lawyer, I was wondering if you could ah... Assist though, nonetheless. I know a handful of associates that could serve in my defense, but this is my one call. And I wanted to ensure Croupier was safe before doing anything else- I understand the request may be a strange one, but I am worried about him." If he was down for the count, he was vulnerable.
And if he recovered, he was still vulnerable- to himself, in two ways.
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Post by Nimbus on May 31, 2022 14:36:38 GMT -8
"You don't know which hospital?" Nimbus double checked, the old money European drawing a blank on Seedy Stripper Bar In Vegas. He could ask around, though! He was definitely eager to help an Emerald in need.
"And no, I never met him, sorry. Our group's the largest in Vegas. It's a lot of faces to remember," he admitted. The other unsaid issue was that the cloud was a notorious flake, likely due to a quirk of his diffused Arcadian nature.
"If you already got a lawyer, awesome. Be careful with the whole, um, lockdown? That's got to be stressful, but making a ruckus will probably upset some Vermilion friends. Okay, I'll ask about hospitals for a black haired male in the morning. Good luck!"
The call abruptly ended as the Emerald Torrent drifted.
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Post by Bosko on May 31, 2022 14:41:43 GMT -8
"Aye, my apologies for that, the police had taken me in before I could ask."
Bosko listened, hopefully to receive instructions on lawyer-ing or whatever happened after, before Nimbus presumed Bosko already HAD a lawyer, going to han-
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