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[Fujiko has been raiding the library for the past few days looking for something very specific. Upon finding it, out she rushes, delighted with her discovery, only to remember something very obvious.]

Ciel! I found those books you were looking for. [And how. There's at least 3 Sherlock Holmes books, and a good stack of 20 other books. Anyone want to help the busty chick move those books? The little kid probably won't help that much either.] There were even some others I'd never seen before, but they look like fiction. And I got you Hound of the Baskerville, because it's just a really good book.

Hey, just so I know, if there are any fans of French literature out there, is anyone else here familiar with Maurice Leblanc or Arsene Lupin?

Oh! And Valvalis, I can start whenever you have time. [Aha, that might explain all the wind magic books she's got. Still, even though normally she'd make Lupin do all this work, she doesn't look too unhappy.]

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[doubleppk]

You're a giant slayer? [Gasp :O Oh do tell.]

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[originaljackass]

Oh yeah, the original slayer here. Of course, there's not as much money in it as there used to be. Being a giant is expensive in the modern world.

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[doubleppk]

I see. Such a shame. Do they do something to deserve it?

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[originaljackass]

Yeah. Big ugly bastards, taking what they want, capturing normal folk to grind into bread, and taking off with all kinds of riches. I was doing the world a favor killing them off.

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[doubleppk]

Whoa. They really do that whole grinding people into bread thing?

What kind of riches? Lots of treasure, really? [So all over this story.]

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[originaljackass]

They almost did it me a few times.

Treasure varies from giant to giant. But the best loot I ever found was the goose that laid golden eggs.

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[doubleppk]

NO WAY!

When?! HOW!? [Oh so much admiration now. See the sparkly eyes? Be afraid. Be very afraid.]

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[originaljackass]

[... those are sparkly eyes. It's a very special kind of interest. The kind he has when he hears about potential riches.]

Oh hell, this was a long time ago. I wasn't any older than eight. Leave it to my mother to end up losing the damn thing after I went off seeking adventure.

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[doubleppk]

[That is exactly what it is.]

She... she lost it?! How could she?!

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[originaljackass]

That's exactly what I asked her.

[Hello, this is the bar. He holds the way open for her.]

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[doubleppk]

That's horrible!! Do you think you'll ever find it again?

Ah~ Such a gentleman. [Genuinely isn't used to chivalry, but happily skips inside, tugging him in close behind her for comfort.]

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[originaljackass]

I plan to kick the ass of whoever has it. [If only he knew that Bigby Wolf currently had it, he would be so pissed.]

[With a smirk he's dragged in after her until they finally find a seat for the two of them.]

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[doubleppk]

You'll just have to find it again first, hm?

[Poor big bad wolf. And Fujiko's ordering a French wine.]

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[originaljackass]

[He probably should order something a bit classier in the company of a fine lady, but he orders a beer all the same. He knows what he likes, why spoil a good thing?]

Like I said. My money problems are well taken care of. Whoever has that goose could put it on the grill for all I care. [He'd just enjoy the payback for all the hard times he went through.]

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[doubleppk]

What? But still... Anyone could use more. El Dorado or not.

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[originaljackass]

Yeah, fair enough.

[He takes a drink from his glass once it arrives.]

So how long you been here in Luceti?

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[doubleppk]

Since September-ish.

You~?

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[originaljackass]

Almost two weeks ago now. I'm still settling in. Can you tell?

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[doubleppk]

Not at all! You seem to know your way so well, I thought you were someone who'd been around for forever!

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[originaljackass]

[He grins. Mostly because of how right she is about that.] I tend to have that effect on people.

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[doubleppk]

Oh? Experienced and worldly hm?

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[originaljackass]

More than you know. [He goes to refill his glass. They could be at this awhile.]

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[doubleppk]

That must intrigue women.

[Kicks back and relaxes. This place could use a jazz singer.]

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[originaljackass]

[That it could. Even a jukebox would be a welcome addition.]

Usually. Is it working now?

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[doubleppk]

[If Fujiko ever screwed up her guts enough to get over the fear of being criticized for it, she'd be awesome at it. She could even get Patchouli to work with her.]

A little. [Flirty grin with a look of "come find out how much."]