>>
|
891b91.jpg
Blue Evening Sugar
891b91
Hmm. Too risky to just snatch the thing from her, especially while we're stuck on this boat. Might as well introduce myself, maybe I'll get a chance pinch something later. No funny business for now, though -- gotta feel things out and see what makes her tick first. Can't hurt to make a friend or two on the island anyway, just in case.
"Nice view, huh?" I say as I walk up.
"Oh! Didn't notice you there," she laughs, shooting an unconcerned glance at me. "Whadja say?"
"I said it's a nice view out here," I reply, forcing a chuckle.
"Damn skippy it is!" She pauses, letting an eye linger on me for a sec. "The ocean's basically my favorite thing ever. My mom always called me her little seagull, on account of how much I loved comin' here to swim in the summer."
"Huh, what a coincidence, my folks used to bring me here when I was a kid, too." I actually am kinda surprised, I don't remember ever seeing any toucans. "That why you're goin' to the island now? Getting some R&R?"
"Kinda, yeah," she recalls, digging around in her purse. "My sis n' me decided we could use a vacation... Well, it was more my sis's decision, but I'm not complaining!" She pulls a flask from her purse, unscrewing the cap.
"Just along for the ride, huh?"
"Hey, it's fine by me if it means hittin' up the beach for a couple weeks." She takes a long swig. "So what about you? What brings you to Rafflesia Shores?" She offers the flask, thrusting it in my direction expectantly.
A) I just met this bird, no way I'm tellin' her anything close to the truth. "Same as you, I'm just here to have some fun, y'know?"
B) A lie by omission might be more believable. "Been dealing with some bullshit back home, decided I needed to get away for a bit."
C*) I must be crazy, but I feel like I can trust this broad. "I got into some trouble back home, so I need to lay low til' things die down."
D) ???
*: Choices marked with an asterisk are those that the Thief considers risky. Please note that risky choices carry both a greater risk of danger and a greater chance of reward, and that taking risks may (and likely will) be necessary to obtain certain benefits or avoid certain dangers.
|