[written/voice] - backdated to December 11th

[maskedtyrant]

Text - Locked to elissacousland

I have good news and better news.

Text - Locked to lonelygod

I have everything you need for your perception filters. Are you on Empieza right now?

Voice - Locked to the crew of the Sinewave

I can't find Tsukuyo. Is she with one of you? I can't wait around the Brig forever.

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[maskedtyrant]

[Codi reaches out to accept the pouch, straight-faced but unable to hide the small sniff at the description of its contents. Not as much as she was hoping...perhaps the metals in her home's currency could be melted down and sold, or at least made into something else. She's been tempted to do that with her own change at this point.]

And your word that I can ask you for some of the poisons should I need them.

[Important detail, that one.]

[elissacousland]

[Having arrived in blood-splattered armor and its requisite underpinnings, Elissa had spent quite a lot of what she had on several sets of new clothing. Codi is actually lucky enough treasure has since been collected to make this much of an offer - it is one reason that Elissa has been trying to drive the price lower.]

Of course - so long as any needed ingredients are presented along with the request. Admittedly, it will take some time to distill the concentrating agent in a pure enough state for use in making the poison, but I intend to get started on that right away. I usually bought the concentrating agent in an already prepared form back home, but I was taught how to make it, nonetheless. My tutor was very thorough.

[In many ways. Ah, Zevran. Just the thought of that incorrigible elven assassin nearly brought a grin to the woman's face.

Mi-Kun, still on Codi's foot, rolls over on to her back and paws at the masked woman's ankle while purrrrrrrrrrring up at her. Her belly is lighter than the rest of her, but just as fluffy.]

[maskedtyrant]

[Such gossip is tempting--again, if they meet in less formal circumstances and that comes up, there will be lots of cackling from both of them, surely. As it is, Codi's face breaks into a wide smile for different reasons.]

[...Yes, the cat is one of them, but apart from a gentle rub with her free foot she goes unattended.]

Don't worry--what you're getting should hold you for quite a while, if you can take care of them.

[Codi reaches around and, carefully, keeping the bag level, brings it around and reveals its contents. There are more vials tucked in the side pockets, but the three small potted plants resting at the bottom will probably get Elissa's attention faster.]

Can you carry these somewhere safe, or do I need to drop them off?

[elissacousland]

[The Tyrant's kind question actually brings a small smile to Elissa's lips as well as to her eyes.]

Thank you for offering to do so. That is quite thoughtful of you. However, I shall manage and, if I cannot, there are others here who can do it for me. Besides...

[The woman relaxes enough to warmly chuckle, though her posture atop the crate remains stiff. Mi-Kun sounds a plaintive meow in disappointment up at Codi and rolls over twice to streeeeeeeeeeeeetch out in the sunlight away from the masked woman's foot.]

Sunshine is good for growth. I do know that much about gardening.

[maskedtyrant]

[Well she can't be too much of a hard businesswoman, can she? Person gets shot in the shoulder and is in obvious discomfort, maybe she could use a hand carrying a bunch of pots or something? It's common decency in Codi's mind.]

Hopefully we'll be getting more of it through the winter. [She steps forward--now free of the cat--and hands Elissa the three pots, so that she can gather the vials in a smaller bag that's easier to keep track of.] Best of luck with these. Try not to die, other well-wishes...

[The smirk tugging at her cheeks says that Codi's being facetious on purpose, but given her previous demeanor this might be hard to pick up on.]

[elissacousland]

[The masked woman's words bring another laugh to Elissa and this time her smile is warmer. She carefully bends just enough to place each pot upon the deck around her. Mi-Kun immediately hops up to approach the bending Elissa, twining around one pot as she tries to get the Warden to scritch her ears. Elissa absently obliges before sitting up.]

I shall do my best, but rumour has it that death is not permanent in this world. Someone I know died and returned in only a few days. Keep that in mind, should you face a dire situation.

Thank you for your excellent work, Tyrant.

[maskedtyrant]

[Codi raises a skeptical eyebrow over her grin while she collects the vials. Someone coming back from the dead...about on the same level as calling Davy Jones a ghost, as far as she's concerned, and possibly where that tale is coming from. Still, something to consider, seeing as it's come from one of their own.]

You are very welcome, Elissa. [She ties up the small pouch of remaining herbs and venom, reaches out to transfer it along with a firm handshake--which, if it's accepted, will give her a noticeable shock if she's not wearing insulated gloves or something.] Looking forward to doing business with you in the future. Stay safe.

[elissacousland]

[No gloves of any kind are on Elissa's hands today, but she reaches out to accept the vials as well as the offered hand. The small smile upon her face fades when she feels the uncomfortable *zot* of the shock and her features take on a scowl.

Elissa tries to yank her hand back as she darkly eyes the Tyrant. Damn lightning spells.]

Get off my ship.

[maskedtyrant]

[Codi is surprised by Elissa's extreme reaction--but then again, she hadn't expected to build up enough of a charge during their conversation to be noticeable. Either way, she plays dumb for now.]

--Oh? Must have rubbed my socks on a carpet somewhere. [She smirks, shrugs and performs a melodramatic bow.] I'll take my leave.

[As directed, the strange woman turns heel and leaves--and as soon as she's out of sight, Elissa should find it peculiarly difficult to remember what she looks like.]