The Reality Vortex: New Roads

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Panich followed the group, walking confidently and undeterred by these dressed up ghouls. Remaining quiet, she let Spina and Lucifer talk with Wordplay and get any information for them to continue their search.
 
Cuki listened intently to what Wordplay had to say, figuring out that the Coin Hunter uses a mask. She peered over Spina to glance at the card and tap her chin. Judging by how the Coin Hunter is known to attack, Cuki tried to put some reason as to who, or what he could be.

"A stealthy hunter? Always wears a mask? Hidden identity? Maybe the Coin Hunter is a ninja?" Cuki shrugged before pulling the card away from Spina to examine it. "And these cards... You said they are made in a place called the CardMaker Shop. What exactly are these cards? Like... trading cards?"
 
Wordplay jumped a bit when Cuki asked him questions, since his focus was on Cross and Bernkastel. Despite their words, his eyes flicker from red and blue, causing him to grabbed onto his face. “Uh… “ He clears his throat as he resume speaking. “The Cardmaker Shop makes all sorts of stuff in card form. There is an official trading card game, but that’s something else entirely….” Wordplay lifted his finger at the card Cuki was holding. “These are custom made—some people used it for parties, calling cards, whatever. I can’t exactly tell you the reason, but if I were to make a guess… maybe it’s a way to get their name out there?”

Lucifer rubbed his chin. “Interesting. Another thing, do you know why they are targeting specific people? At least, what the guy that escaped knows?”

“I cannot say… I don’t think he and his friend are anything interesting, but I don’t know. I keep out of that stuff… fighting and all that… brings me grief.” Wordplay wipe more sweat from his head.

“I see. Our next destination is the Cardmaker Shop. If they are custom made, then the owner should at least give us an idea who purchase them. It’s not that far, so let’s get going.” Lucifer bowed towards Wordplay. “Sorry for showing up unannounced. Excuse us.”

“Yeah, well, uh, yeah. No, it’s a pleasure Lucifer.” Wordplay coughed once more. “Hold on, wait a second.” He rushed to the bar, grabbing a wine bottle. “Please, take this as compensation for coming all the way out here. It’s our favorite wine among the customers here, so, huh, please take this.”

“Thank you. I’ll come again to see you, at least, when it’s not a problem.” Lucifer turns to Bernkastel, handing it to her. “The Mother has the most delicious wine, so I figured that you should hold onto it. A single taste will give you blissful taste in your mouth.” The bottle had a delicious smell despite not being opened. Lucifer turns to the rest of the Breakers. “We got a lead, so let’s hurry.”

Wordplay grabbed onto his eye, still feeling the effects from Bernkastel’s attacks. “Please... come… again… hahaha. I need a break…” As he waved them goodbye.

As Lucifer headed out, Spina looked around the Mother before following suit, seeing almost all the eyes staring them in the room. “This is awkward.” However, there was one person that did not stare at them at all. Instead, he stood up and went towards the Breakers. Without stopping, he bumped into them, pushing Cuki towards the ground before running outside, passing by Lucifer.

“Hey!” Spina shouted after nearly falling to the ground.

Lucifer turned around seeing if the Breakers were all out, but seeing a man running off to someplace. “Huh? What was that about?” He heard a thud from beyond. “Did something happen?”
 
Cross says "Cuki I would check if anything is messing form your person and the same to you Spina." Cross thinks "I want to rule out an intent that we shooed care about."
 
Panich glared at the stranger passing, "what the hell has him in a rush?" She huffed as she went to help Cuki to her feet.
 
Brachi grunted as the stranger pushed her aside.
"Hey, watch where you're going!" She shouted at him as she went to help the others up.
 
Gogeta nodded his head at the name, smiling.

"Ah, Burn Castle! Sounds fierce!"

He had mostly stood silent throughout the remaining exchange, but glanced to the side in seeing the man hurriedly bump into Cuki and dash out the building. Gogeta narrowed his eyes a bit, but remained silent throughout the protests of the others. Gogeta's head turned again, however, staring on as the normal-human looking man moved up next to Brachi and pulled Cuki up to her feet.

"So uncivilized! People today have no class; I hope you're not too hurt miss!"

The man pushed up his glasses a bit, smiling warmly at the group before nodding curtly and turning on his heel.

"Do be sure to check your valuables. Pocket thieves are so numerous these days."

Gogeta blinked in confusion, watching the man start to stride towards the exit.

"Good fortune to you, Breakers."

The man disappeared out the same entry way, Gogeta rubbing his chin.

"Huh, this city is so weird. Let's go to that Card Shop before anyone else knocks Cuki down."
 
Brachi sighed at this, having discreetly checked herself to ensure that she wasn't missing anything of value herself, which she wasn't, which made her smile.
 
Cuki was busy looking around the area, completely taken away by the various design of some creatures and monsters. She managed to hear Lucifer's voice and slowly followed him out until she felt someone shove her to the floor with a hard push. The Saiyan landed on the floor with a thud and grunted under her breath. Her eyes glared immediately at the man who ran by, her eyes shifting to slits. She bared her teeth followed by a low growl until she was snapped back to reality with the people helping her up. She did not look particularly happy but as soon as the mysterious man lifted her up, she scoffed, seemingly more stressed out at her little scuffle.

"Hmph, I guess the creatures living here are not as competent as I imagined. Anyways, thanks for helping me up, sir, you didn't have to come--" Cuki turned to face the gentleman who helped her up but he was already gone. "Oh, uhh, well. I guess he was in a hurry too. Sheesh, what a bump..."

Cuki dusted herself off and listened to what Cross and the man said, digging her hands in her pockets. She dug around for a moment until her expression turned to a small moment of panic. She pulled her pockets out and gasped.

"Hey! He took the card! I just had it and now it's gone!"
 
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