[ in his younger days, he might've been offended by a comment like that, especially from a woman. but, as the years went on, he'd come to mature, really appreciate the strength of the opposite gender (thanks in no small part to his encounter with his mother) and mostly tone down his temper.
"mostly" was always the key word.
as to what Cree was like... ]
He seems nice enough. Polite, and well-liked by the common people. Doesn't seem too invested in the war brewing between the two powers either. That is helpful.
[ and incredibly shady as well. but, that goes without saying. ]
[She smiles. Normally she'd toss some good hearted flirting into the mix, but she keeps it at base compliments with him. There's something there, maybe in how he talks about where they are, the state of things that tells her he means business. She can't help just a little though]
A neutral party with good connections? Sounds perfect, almost too good to be true even.
[And undoubtedly with some kind of catch she expects to hear about at some point down the line, because no one well known sits on the sidelines for long. She crosses her arms considering it, it'll be good to start with an affiliation to neither side in getting a good footing to grow from.]
I guess that brings the other obvious question. Do the jobs bring good pay or perks to them? [Like information, which she doesn't say but thinks to herself. ] Just wondering if I should also be looking for something else to fill my purse with too.
[ Ocelot shrugs, looking as though he could care less. still, healthy suspicion was always something that he was impressed with. shows that someone is a hint of a realist.
(that had always been John's problem, he couldn't help but think. too trusting.) ]
Oh, I'm sure there's a catch. But isn't finding out what it is part of the fun?
[ as to the rest... ]
The jobs pay well enough. Not the best, but it's a good place to help you find your way, so to speak. As to whether you decide to do anything else... that's up to you, isn't it?
[ he likes her. there's something that reminds him a little of EVA, even though she's not a spy. ]
About as exciting as building up your own connections and finding sources so when the time comes you're not left without anything to show for all you've done.
[Which is to say very, the money being a reward all it's own but having a name for yourself that you could stand behind being satisfying beyond description. Isabela can tell though, from his posture and the hints she can get of his demeanor that he's likely a kindred spirit in that line of thought.
She likes that, likes how he explains things in such a relaxed, neutral way of seeing things. It's unbiased and she likes that, appreciates the fresh perspective to things that are still new to her.]
To get anywhere at all one has to start somewhere in the first place, right? [She chuckles, giving the place another glance over.] Looks like we'll be running in close circles then. You seem to have a better understanding of things than I do, so if you ever need a hand with anything let me know. Won't be for free, but I figure I should make myself accessible while finding my footing around here.
[ back home, Ocelot had always operated with a goal in mind. here, things were slightly different. one could say he was mostly just killing time, so to speak, until the opportune moment.
but that didn't mean he couldn't have fun. ]
I wouldn't expect it to be. But I'll gladly exchange any useful bits of information I pick up with you as well. Just so long as you're willing to do a few small favours.
[The smile that grows on her face more than gives away how pleased she is with having met him. It's not often she finds someone who aligns with her way of getting around to do things, often used to someone questioning the morality or consequence of it. But he seems to get it in so little words, and if he needed her she'd be more than glad to help him out. ]
Of course, it's only fair if you're sharing what you know. I can keep an ear to the ground myself if I come across something you might not have heard of too.
[She smirks then, laughing a little. She could enjoy herself here she thinks, if there's more people like him around.]
You'd probably be surprised what people will say in earshot of a woman. Their ignorance is our gain with their assumptions that I couldn't possibly understand their plans and ideas.
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Flatterer.
[ in his younger days, he might've been offended by a comment like that, especially from a woman. but, as the years went on, he'd come to mature, really appreciate the strength of the opposite gender (thanks in no small part to his encounter with his mother) and mostly tone down his temper.
"mostly" was always the key word.
as to what Cree was like... ]
He seems nice enough. Polite, and well-liked by the common people. Doesn't seem too invested in the war brewing between the two powers either. That is helpful.
[ and incredibly shady as well. but, that goes without saying. ]
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[She smiles. Normally she'd toss some good hearted flirting into the mix, but she keeps it at base compliments with him. There's something there, maybe in how he talks about where they are, the state of things that tells her he means business. She can't help just a little though]
A neutral party with good connections? Sounds perfect, almost too good to be true even.
[And undoubtedly with some kind of catch she expects to hear about at some point down the line, because no one well known sits on the sidelines for long. She crosses her arms considering it, it'll be good to start with an affiliation to neither side in getting a good footing to grow from.]
I guess that brings the other obvious question. Do the jobs bring good pay or perks to them? [Like information, which she doesn't say but thinks to herself. ] Just wondering if I should also be looking for something else to fill my purse with too.
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(that had always been John's problem, he couldn't help but think. too trusting.) ]
Oh, I'm sure there's a catch. But isn't finding out what it is part of the fun?
[ as to the rest... ]
The jobs pay well enough. Not the best, but it's a good place to help you find your way, so to speak. As to whether you decide to do anything else... that's up to you, isn't it?
[ he likes her. there's something that reminds him a little of EVA, even though she's not a spy. ]
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[Which is to say very, the money being a reward all it's own but having a name for yourself that you could stand behind being satisfying beyond description. Isabela can tell though, from his posture and the hints she can get of his demeanor that he's likely a kindred spirit in that line of thought.
She likes that, likes how he explains things in such a relaxed, neutral way of seeing things. It's unbiased and she likes that, appreciates the fresh perspective to things that are still new to her.]
To get anywhere at all one has to start somewhere in the first place, right? [She chuckles, giving the place another glance over.] Looks like we'll be running in close circles then. You seem to have a better understanding of things than I do, so if you ever need a hand with anything let me know. Won't be for free, but I figure I should make myself accessible while finding my footing around here.
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Exactly.
[ back home, Ocelot had always operated with a goal in mind. here, things were slightly different. one could say he was mostly just killing time, so to speak, until the opportune moment.
but that didn't mean he couldn't have fun. ]
I wouldn't expect it to be. But I'll gladly exchange any useful bits of information I pick up with you as well. Just so long as you're willing to do a few small favours.
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Of course, it's only fair if you're sharing what you know. I can keep an ear to the ground myself if I come across something you might not have heard of too.
[She smirks then, laughing a little. She could enjoy herself here she thinks, if there's more people like him around.]
You'd probably be surprised what people will say in earshot of a woman. Their ignorance is our gain with their assumptions that I couldn't possibly understand their plans and ideas.
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Oh, I can begin to guess.
[ that had been EVA's strength more than anything else. most men found her nearly irresistible, and she seemed to manipulate with ease.
Ocelot, however, wasn't most men. ]
I'm sure that you'll come up with plenty of things. I've known my fair share of men easily swayed by a pretty face.
[ even those he'd consider his closest friends. ]