mostma

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Aha, how many are you? Five, no, six, huh? I'm in a hurry, so just take me all at once!

In the alleys of Lungmen, Exusiai is making deliveries in her own special way, as usual.

What she doesn't know is that on a rooftop not far away, someone is watching her.

Tsk tsk, El is playful as ever, and her marksmanship continues to improve.

You think so too, right? Watching her makes me miss my gun.

Get Rhodes Island to make a gun-staff? Perish the thought... If Lemuen saw, she'd make fun of me.

Besides, wouldn't that look like I'm pining for the past?

Hm? I'm not that sentimental.

But it's not like I've forgotten either.

Times change, and so do people. I thought you'd know that better than anyone.

...That's true. You perceive things different from we do, huh.

I do think about it sometimes. What does change feel like when you count time by the century?

Can you find meaning in a subtle feeling at all?

I mean, you know it doesn't matter to me anyway.

Oh, so it was you, Mostima.

Yith?

G'day.

Does Emperor need me for something?

Not really. There hasn't been anything major lately. I was just passing by when I felt a familiar aura.

And that's... Exusiai over there? I see, I see, just another day of work.

That's right. Also took the chance to take this little fella out for some fresh air and a little chat.

Ah, sounds like a good time. I'm jealous.

What about you?

Same as always. No rest for the wicked.

You work too hard.

Oh, please. It's what I was made for.

By the way, since you're here, I'd like to ask you a favor.

Let's hear it.

I've got a nasty complainer here lately. Might be something wrong with the lock. I was hoping you'd take a look for me.

Ah, I thought the lock was looking a bit worn down when you gave it to me for safekeeping last Sauin. Wouldn't surprise me if there were some minor problems.

Pass it over then, I'll take care of it.

Your other one's fine?

Sure, it's in the lock. The other one's just the key. Won't give me any issues.

Mostima pats the gray staff at her waist, then draws the brown staff out and hands it to Yith.

Old friend, we meet again.

...Huh, looks like it's in a bad mood indeed, and doesn't want to talk to me.

It happens.

Speaking of which, Mostima, I've never asked you this before, but I'm curious - where did you get this lock and key?

It was somewhere around Kazdel before it came into my hands.

Near Kazdel, huh... That explains a lot.

Can't say I expected that.

If you want more details, I mean, I could tell you the whole story. But I don't really feel like it.

The whole story... Are you talking about the Liberi girl?

Yeah, you've met?

Just once, last Sauin.

Pain in the ass, isn't she?

Yea...

'Bang!' Suddenly, a crossbow bolt penetrates into the space between Mostima and Yith.

See?

Seems like she's no fan of mine.

No, she's just getting pissy at me. Any other questions?

Really dig deep there. I joined Penguin Logistics because of you and Emperor, but we haven't had any serious talks since then.

So hit me with any questions you got.

Have you considered looking for the other pieces?

This is the only one left.

And even if it wasn't, it's not into the idea, and neither am I. Might as well leave things as they are.

You know though, if it really wasn't interested, it wouldn't have ended up like this in the first place.

I see. That does make sense.

Much of the way we are now can be attributed to similar decisions.

Actually, I've asked it before, whether it wanted to come out.

Let me think... That's right, it was during the Rhodes Island operator test.

Why?

Umm... I guess because it seemed like an interesting place, so I wanted to show them what I could do?

Might've also been because I wanted to scare the Doctor.

This one wouldn't cooperate, though. It felt something, I guess.

And hey, I gotta hand it to 'em, Rhodes Island is definitely interesting. You should check it out yourself, if you have the time.

Yes, if I have the time.

And when might that be?

Who knows? Keep an eye on Emperor's mood. If it sours, I might have some time on my hands.

But meetings between people are wonderful things indeed.

After its hibernation, it actually met a wielder so well suited to it.

Maybe.

But if I'm being real, it's brought me way more headaches than power.

But you don't mind, do you?

Guess I don't.

In any case, that's enough chatting for the day.

I'll let you know how the staff turns out.

Alright. Bye bye.

What's with the pissy face?

You.

I'm honored.

Who the hell was that? I know Emperor's got something crazy going on underneath, but I never knew Penguin Logistics had anyone like that.

You actually gave him your staff, and he seemed pretty comfortable with it.

Let's say it's his area of expertise and he's trustworthy.

Let's say your trust and that crossbow bolt have a conversation.

Do you need an explanation? I'm an open book.

No thanks... 'they' obviously know what's going on, and just decided not to tell me.

And that means I shouldn't be hearing it from you.

And that doesn't bother you at all?

My job is to keep my eyes on your horns. Beyond that, it's none of my business.

You don't care at all?

Hey, hear me out. You volunteered to watch me, way back when, but there's a ton of stuff you have no way of knowing. And you're running yourself ragged to keep up with me. That's some serious masochism.

As if I need you to spell it all out.

I'll say it again: what happened in Kazdel wasn't your fault.

Whether you were there or not, I would've pulled the trigger.

And you don't care that you've turned into this, I take it?

Bingo! See, you're getting to know me better and better.

And my choices are none of your business.

Sure, sure— Oh yeah, some folks from the Notarial Hall swung by yesterday, right? Another new job?