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[falsesmile]

[ The video flickers on to a teen girl in loose black robes. At a glance, it might look like she's offering the camera a cocky half-smile, but a closer inspection will show that the expression is an illusion, caused by a small scar at the corner of her mouth. ]

Would anyone like to meet at the malt shop before school starts again? I think some of us will need a lot of help catching up for this world’s history class.

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[attractedtodarkness]

No way. Not unless there's alcohol involved.

[falsesmile]

That would make meeting in a public place difficult, if this planet has rules about minors and intoxicants.

[attractedtodarkness]

It does, unfortunately.

Not that it's hard to get your hands on booze if you know the right people.

[falsesmile]

I don't, yet.

[attractedtodarkness]

I can't get you any for free but if you want a place to be served booze. Come by Devil's Nest in Maurtia Falls.

[falsesmile]

[ It was the fastest introduction to shady dealings Vestara had enjoyed in a while. ]

What sort of place is it?

[attractedtodarkness]

It's a bar. [duh]

[she's not going to elaborate on how shady it is publicly at least]

[falsesmile]

[ Dryly. ]

That would explain the intoxicants.

I'll make a point of visiting. Do you work there?

[attractedtodarkness]

I'm not allowed to admit that publicly.

[well no one's stopping her but she doesn't want to make it that easy for anyone reading/listening]

[falsesmile]

Then I'll find out when I visit.

[attractedtodarkness]

Yeah. You will.

I'll see you around.

[falsesmile]

Wait a moment -- I should introduce myself before you go.

I'm Vestara Khai.

[attractedtodarkness]

I can see your name, you know.

But okay I'm Violet.

[falsesmile]

Technology shouldn't keep us from being polite.

I'll see you around, Violet.

[attractedtodarkness]

You'd be surprised.

See ya.