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later in october

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Do you know how to convincingly look like you're good at cards?

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I don't have to pretend.
Why?

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Do you have a suit, or something to wear that looks like you have money?

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No
A suit hasn't exactly been at the top of my list of things to buy.
And you haven't answered my question.

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Because I'm still trying to figure out if you need to know.

If I find something, would you wear it?

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Depends. If I'm playing a card game I want to know what I'm playing for.

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Information, and cash. [ Is there anything better? ]

Bagged an invitation to a private card game from one of the high rolling crooks that drinks at the bar. There's supposed to be a few people who are involved in interesting things playing. Drugs, weapons, that kind of bullshit.

Two sets of eyes, hands, and ears, is better than one, but since there's only one invitation, you're going to play, and I'm going to be your date. Thanks to knowing me from my job, the guy who invited me doesn't expect much from me. People like that don't guard their wallets, or watch what they say around me. You might have to charm them.

Are you in?

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[ There's a little bit of time before he responds as he nulls over his current situation. Cards aren't exactly physically exerting and his concussion shouldn't be made worse for doing this.

It's his face and any knowledge about what he'd done is what he's concerned about. And if they know about him then how will it affect Nami? ]

You seem pretty confident about all of those things.

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I'm a very good cocktail waitress. I get to know my regulars. [ She gets them drunk and talking, and tipping! ]

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I don't doubt that.
What I'm saying is you seem pretty confident that I'll come along.

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Well, if you don't, at least I know you can keep your mouth shut.

So?

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...They might recognize me.
From that business with Janice.
You're willing to take that risk?

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Depends. How likely is it they will?

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They were smaller loan sharks. If your high roller is as big as they say there's a chance they won't.
But there's a risk

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These guys are probably closer to their bosses. A big risk?

Did you see their faces?

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[ His fingers hover over the keys of his phone, the gravity of what he'd done piling onto the weight already on his shoulders. ]

No one got away if that's what you're asking

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[ She can appreciate the lack of a cavalier attitude when it comes to harming others, honestly. ]

You sure you're up for this?

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Yes
When is the game?

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End of next week. Enough time to find you something to wear.

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Is that your way of saying we have to go shopping?

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Unless you trust me to pick something out for you.

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We don't know each other that well yet

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One of my roommates, Wanda, works at a thrift store, she'd be my first stop.

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[ The mention of Wanda makes things...mildly worrisome. Mostly because Wanda would err towards putting him in something silly - if only to tease him. ]

I know the shop. I can meet you there.

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We'll go on her day off.

[ Because Nami isn't interested in answering any questions about what she's up to, well aware that it more likely than not, will get back to the guys. ]