A busy side street in that city

Lots of open market shops were still seen on this side street. It gives one the idea of earlier times as people call out their wares to passerbys.

It is also the home to many seedy dealings.

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Rose stared at the weapon's shop intently.

Sosa wandered the city, flirting with the occasional girl and buying the occasional sweet. Stuffing a donut in his mouth, he crossed the street to the weapon's shop.

"Oh, Abunai!" he said, setting his hand on the woman's shoulder. "I didn't expect to see you here! I mean, I expect to see you here" - he waved at the sign above the door - "But I didn't expect to see you here in West America. How have you been?"

Zane went out the weapon's shop and saw two people he thought were flirting.

"Good day, sir and ma'am."

"My temperature has been about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit," Rose said to Sosa, unsurprised to see him here, and waved to the other man.

"Hello, stranger!" Sosa greeted the newcomer with a smile. "Fine day, isn't it?"

"Well, I'm glad you aren't sick," he said, turning his attention back to Rose. "If you were, I'm sure I'd have to be helping some poor citizen elsewhere."

"It is as you say," Zane replied. "Forgive my intrusion but have you seen a young lady with dark blue hair?"

"I don't remember," Rose said. "I have seen lots of young people."

Sosa thought a moment, thinking through all the women he had seen. "Nope, sorry, can't say that I've seen her. We can help you if you want, though! Isn't that right, Abunai?"

Zane bowed a bit. "It's all right, thank you. I do not want to intrude," he said and worried a bit.

He left the two, looking for his master.

[Zane out]

A while after, Anisette went back to the weapon's shop. She knew she'd be scolded at but she got really bored waiting for Zane.

She saw two people in front of the shop. "Excuse me?" she called out to them. "Has a man in a butler suit came out from the shop?"

Sosa turned at the new voice. "Oh, you're the one that man was looking for," he said, surprised. "He wandered off a while ago. I don't remember which way, though."

Anisette looked sad. "Aww," she said, unable to keep her pose as a noble. "That's troubling," she said, trying to think. "Thank you." she curtsied but didn't leave - she didn't know where to go! And she'd be scolded if she wandered some more.

Zared was shoving his way through the crowd. People would look back at him and complain, but he didn't pay attention. He arrived at the weapons store, and slammed his fist on the counter. The crowd had flared his temper. However, he did his best to fake being polite.

"Hello" Zared began. "I am currently after a sword that can slice metal like it was paper, and a combat shotgun."

Zared's smile twitched. He couldn't keep it up much longer.

"Im willing to pay a good price for them"

Anisette blinked, as a man went in the store. She peeped in, curious as to how come he was so much of a hurry.

Without so much a blink, he really didn't waste time. A fighter, he must be.

And even though he seemed so scary, she didn't really feel that scared. Even though she was sure he'd kill her in a blink of an eye without so much of a reason to.

Zared noticed a girl looking at him. His eye twitched in annoyance. He turned to her, being nice.

"Hello there. My name is Zared. May I have yours?"

She curtsied, holding her dress. "It is a pleasure to meet you, sir Zared," she said, her voice gentle. "My name is Anisette. How do you do?"

Zared's temper disappeared. He was in front of royalty. He HAD to behave to avoid any personal, permanent, terrible punishment.

Seeing the way she postured, Zared decided it was best to bow and kiss her hand, as is a gentleman's action.

"Im doing well." Zared replied, returning her hand and standing back up. "I was just a little annoyed with getting bumped in the face by elbows. I hope I didn't startle you."

She smiled at his polite gesture, happy he wouldn't kill her. He was a very nice-looking man, too.

"I'm gladdened to hear that," she replied, quaint and simple but polite. She didn't want to make a bad impression nor did she want any enemies. Aside from that, she was separated from her butler.

"Oh my, no," she replied, smiling. "I hope I'm not intruding on your business. I was just curious as to why you were such in a hurry. I hope you are all right, however?"

"I tend to like to get what I need to get done finished as quickly as I can. I don't like taking more time then I need to."

The man asked Zared about his orders again. Zared said to forget about it.

"You are, indeed, intruding on my business." Zared softened his look on instinct. "but I say its more interesting to talk to someone as lovely as you instead of buying deadly toys."

"I see," she said. "My apologies for keeping you, sir Zared."

"You certainly have a peculiar kind of charm," she said as she looked at him in surprise but only slight, then giggled. "Is there any way that I may make up for my intruding, then?"

Zared bowed slightly. "I apologize if I seem upfront and bold, but if you could do me the honor of joining me for a meal, I will forget everything that happened within here, other then your kindness."

Zared handed her a key. "As proof I wish you no harm, I will allow you to hold onto this key. It gives me access to my most precious procession. I just wish to prove I mean you no harm at all."

She waved her hand quaintly. "My, my, no need to be so formal with me. Please, be at ease. I would just like to be your friend. And to prove that, then yes," she smiled at him. "I would love to join you for a meal."

She took the key. "Are you quite sure, sir Zared?" she asked, holding the key close to her. "I do believe you mean me no harm, you see."

Zared returned to standing straight up. "My apologies. I just don't wish to give a bad impression to royalty. I say its best to remain formal, in case they prefer it."

"I am sure" Zared replied. "I know you are no thief."

He smiled as he lead the way to a restaurant, taking her hand only so he didn't lose her within the crowd.

[out]

Kyoya walked through the busy street looking at the multiple shops with only slight interest. Known seemed to be made for Knightmare equipment, and that's what he was after. Damn, where is one where you need it? I mean really I ordered another round of grenades and they still haven't showed up. He stopped next to a weapon shop, wondering if he should go in. He shrugged and walked in, still only showing slight interest. He walked up to the counter. "I would like a laser sight for my pistol, small in size, and a ballistic knife."

The man behind the counter nodded and walked into the back as Kyoya waited for his order.

Anisette arrived in a carriage in front of a shop - it was mostly known as a shop for Knightmare equipments but they also work on trifle matters such as cane-fixing and fan repairs. Wherein the latter was her purpose for coming.

She went down the carriage, being helped down by her butler, Zane (whom I was allowed to control~), who kept quiet the whole time. He opened the door of the store and let her enter.

There was only one man - a customer, most likely - in the store. The store owner didn't seem to be anywhere close.