Assassin by Kacey Ezell & Marisa Wolf

Author:Kacey Ezell & Marisa Wolf [Ezell, Kacey & Wolf, Marisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Seventh Seal Press
Published: 2018-02-19T22:00:00+00:00

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Deluge had visited merc pits before, but he never ceased to be impressed by the air of such places. The excitement and aggression-soaked atmosphere raised his fur and caused his aggressive nature to come to the fore.

“I doubt we’ll have much luck in the main bidding pits,” Rurranach said shortly after they arrived on Telpa. “We’re not looking for someone in a position to be seeking contracts. The person we’re looking for is hoping to be found by a company in need of experienced fighters. For that, we go to the bar.”

“I bow to your wisdom in this,” Deluge said as he fell into step beside the Sidar. They both wore the kind of nondescript cloak favored by those looking to avoid notice. Since a fair number of other beings were similarly clothed, the cloaks worked pretty well.

As they walked past the entrance to one of the pits, noise and light, and some of that particularly unique atmosphere spilled out. So, too, did a pair of Goka, who had apparently been getting a bit rowdy for the establishment’s staff. Deluge dodged the carapaced aliens and kept his hood pulled down low. He may have hated wearing clothing, but it did come in handy from time to time.

“This place looks good,” Rurranach said a moment later as they approached a quieter, seedier looking place next door to the pit. The light inside was dim enough that Deluge retracted his glasses, and the air reeked of various different forms of intoxicating substances. Tables of diverse heights stood scattered around the room, and a decrepit-looking serving bot covered in old stains wove through them carrying a tray. At a midlevel table in the back, a single figure sat hunched over a small glass. A tall bottle half-full of clear liquid sat in front of him, and as they watched, he poured some of this into the glass and drank it all at once. Deluge had to fight not to wrinkle his nose as they approached. That stuff smelled like what Murrron used to clean engine parts.

“He must be tough, if he’s drinking that. Perhaps he’ll decide to attack rather than talk.” Deluge said softly, for Rurranach’s ears alone.

“I’m certain you can take him, Hunter. And I always carry a Medkit,” Rurranach quietly replied. But the figure must have heard, for he lifted his head and stared at the two of them with a slightly unfriendly look.

He was Human. Taller than Susa, and powerfully built. His eyes were dark and large, and his square jaw and somewhat prominent chin were covered under a layer of dark stubble, though not enough to be considered actual fur. Like Susa, his legitimate fur was confined to the top of his head, though his was shorter, and sort of stuck out in several directions at once.

He gave off an air of muted menace, and he lifted his eyebrows as they walked up to his table.

“Wasn’t looking for company,” he said.

“Were you not?” Rurranach asked, tilting his head and giving his version of a smile.

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