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<blockquote data-quote="ThirdWizard" data-source="post: 6614029" data-attributes="member: 12037"><p>Back at Thesidass's shop, the group had procured a spider from one of the many vendors in the Market Ward. Not being sure if it needed to be alive or dead, they had opted for a still living arachnid, squirming around inside a tiny glass vial that Aurian clutched to his chest. Standing in the shop once again, they felt the weight of Thesidass’s gaze on them, along with the full attention of two rather large umber hulks.</p><p></p><p>“The creatures have returned, yessss? Are they looking to be ground to dust, perhaps? Or simply cooked and eaten. I wonder, I wonder.” The neogi approached them slowly, evenly. And as before, the snarl was on its face. It was difficult to meet the creature’s eyes, but the group held fast.</p><p></p><p>Mozzy spoke up. “We think we can solve your problem with… undesirables.” She wasn't exactly sure how the neogi considered the patrons of the Eight Watchful Eyes. Probably similarly to how another shopkeeper would consider rats or roaches. Pests who scurry in and out, interlopers that you exterminate if you can. Murder was a high crime in Sigil, but once you started getting into the details it got murkier. A person using someone else’s property for their own portal usage was generally frowned upon, and measures could be taken in many cases. An affluent and wealthy individual like Thesidass could probably start murdinging hapless travelers if word got around a bit more about the portal. They didn't want that. If they could get the Eight Watchful Eyes to move to a different location it would be much safer for all involved.</p><p></p><p>“Think? Think??” It hissed, a short and high pitched sound. The umber hulks stepped forward just a tiny bit, but enough that suddenly the room was far more claustrophobic. Jer squeezed a bit closer to Aurian, whose heart skipped a beat. If Thesidass decided they were undesirables, then maybe this wasn't such a great plan after all. Maybe they should have just rushed the portal. Or maybe they should have looked for the shop’s actual location. Or maybe they should have just told Alma that they were very busy.</p><p></p><p>“We’ll take care of it.” Mozzy put more confidence into the statement this time. “Guaranteed.”</p><p></p><p>The neogi's facial expressions were difficult to read. It looked angry, but so far they didn't have much other emoting to go off of. Then, the umber hulks began to relax.</p><p></p><p>“And, there will be a reward, right?” Jer interjected. </p><p></p><p>The others cringed.</p><p></p><p>“You do this, and you will have your paltry reward. You do not…” implication was enough to give them an understanding. “Hurry and go.” Thesidass turned away from them, headed back into the shop to speak with a customer who had been ignoring their entire exchange quite emphatically. The umber hulks did not move from the entrance, however, and they knew that if the portal didn't open... well, at this point they probably would not be able to make it out any other way so the portal had best be exactly what they needed it to be.</p><p></p><p>Stepping forward, Aurian stuck his thumb into the vial and crushed the spider. This was the moment of truth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ThirdWizard, post: 6614029, member: 12037"] Back at Thesidass's shop, the group had procured a spider from one of the many vendors in the Market Ward. Not being sure if it needed to be alive or dead, they had opted for a still living arachnid, squirming around inside a tiny glass vial that Aurian clutched to his chest. Standing in the shop once again, they felt the weight of Thesidass’s gaze on them, along with the full attention of two rather large umber hulks. “The creatures have returned, yessss? Are they looking to be ground to dust, perhaps? Or simply cooked and eaten. I wonder, I wonder.” The neogi approached them slowly, evenly. And as before, the snarl was on its face. It was difficult to meet the creature’s eyes, but the group held fast. Mozzy spoke up. “We think we can solve your problem with… undesirables.” She wasn't exactly sure how the neogi considered the patrons of the Eight Watchful Eyes. Probably similarly to how another shopkeeper would consider rats or roaches. Pests who scurry in and out, interlopers that you exterminate if you can. Murder was a high crime in Sigil, but once you started getting into the details it got murkier. A person using someone else’s property for their own portal usage was generally frowned upon, and measures could be taken in many cases. An affluent and wealthy individual like Thesidass could probably start murdinging hapless travelers if word got around a bit more about the portal. They didn't want that. If they could get the Eight Watchful Eyes to move to a different location it would be much safer for all involved. “Think? Think??” It hissed, a short and high pitched sound. The umber hulks stepped forward just a tiny bit, but enough that suddenly the room was far more claustrophobic. Jer squeezed a bit closer to Aurian, whose heart skipped a beat. If Thesidass decided they were undesirables, then maybe this wasn't such a great plan after all. Maybe they should have just rushed the portal. Or maybe they should have looked for the shop’s actual location. Or maybe they should have just told Alma that they were very busy. “We’ll take care of it.” Mozzy put more confidence into the statement this time. “Guaranteed.” The neogi's facial expressions were difficult to read. It looked angry, but so far they didn't have much other emoting to go off of. Then, the umber hulks began to relax. “And, there will be a reward, right?” Jer interjected. The others cringed. “You do this, and you will have your paltry reward. You do not…” implication was enough to give them an understanding. “Hurry and go.” Thesidass turned away from them, headed back into the shop to speak with a customer who had been ignoring their entire exchange quite emphatically. The umber hulks did not move from the entrance, however, and they knew that if the portal didn't open... well, at this point they probably would not be able to make it out any other way so the portal had best be exactly what they needed it to be. Stepping forward, Aurian stuck his thumb into the vial and crushed the spider. This was the moment of truth. [/QUOTE]
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