Senior Member
EXP: 3,002, Level: 2
Level completed: 34%,
EXP required for next Level: 1,998
Ironically and most fortunately, despite being located in a relatively busy part of the city, Archie’s shop received next to no customers. Or rather, next to no customers who came in that weren’t involved in his dealing came in. Ven swore that there must be some sort of magic that kept the average person away because it’s uncanny how few people wander in. Ven wasn’t complaining though. That just made the shop all the more interesting.
Entering and to no surprise, Ven was the only person in the store. Archie was nowhere to be seen, presumably in the back room. Alone was good. Alone meant he could go straight to business, get straight into adventure.
“Hey Archie you old fart, where are?” Ven called out.
A few moments later, Archie hobbled out from the back, cane in hand and looking both amused and annoyed. “Ven? I didn’t expect you back for longer my boy. I figured ya’ would be off with your lady friend doing… Well whatever you do.”
Ven smiled mischievously at that. “Why thanks for bringing that up. Eteri, that’s her name by the way, was great to hang out with. All but one thing was good about the day.”
Archie’s eyes twinkled at that. “Oh?”
Ven then walked up to him, leaning is as if to tell a secret, then lightly socked Archie in the arm. Archie flinched amd took a step back, looking pissed and confused. “What the hell Ven?”
Ven glared at Archie. “You drugged my friend! When I asked for your help, I didn’t expect your answer would be drugs!”
“Ahh, but it wasn’t a drug. It was catnip. Besides, you got to admit it was kind of funny.”
At that, Ven dropped his glare and gave a soft smile. “Yeah, it was a tiny but funny.”
Archie then gave a hearty laugh. When he died down, he smiled at Ven. “Well it is good to see you again. Anything I can help you with?”
Ven nodded, then went to the door and locked it. When he turned around, Archie’s face was serious. “Ahh, I see. Shall we take this downstairs?”
Ven nodded. “Let’s.”
Ven then followed Archie to the backroom silently. The back room was nothing special, just a desk, a small bed, and a bookshelf. All light that came in came from the doorway as there were no windows in the room. Archie then pulled on a book, and a soft click was heard. Archie was then able to pull the bookshelf open like a door as it was attached it a hinge. Behind it was a set of stairs descending into the basement. Archie gestured towards them, and Ven went down, Archie following after whilst closing the entrance behind them. As soon as he did so, a lantern lit up, creating light. Items of all sorts were in this room, most of which were probably illegal or dangerous. Usually both.
Archie lead Ven to a table, and they both went to sit. Once comfortable, Archie spoke. “So, what can I really help you with?”
Ven smiled. “I’m glad you asked. You see, I’ve gotten bored.”
The older man then nodded, grinning. “Ahh yes, the Ven boredom. That’s one thing I can always count on. Well if you want excitement, I can provide.”
“Excellent. What do you need and where can I find it?”
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