She was the Wraith, yes. ... she's my best friend. [It might be the first time Kaz has ever used the term 'friend' out loud.] It was her, myself, and Jesper for a long time. Before I was in a position to bring in Nina, Pim, and Anika. You'd like her. She's annoyingly principled.
Kesh actually came at her recommendation. My new spy.
I don't need the Wraith's talents. So no. I haven't considered asking. I wouldn't ask if it wasn't a last resort. ... or when rooting out human traffickers in the area. She does take a keen interest in those.
... it isn't a totally shit place, is it?
Those who leave I understand. But it's not like the Barrel has nothing left.
Nina told me about the brothels here. That there used to be a lot of those over here.
It's not a shit place, Kaz. Specially when there's so many great people around here. People are here for each other. That's more than you can say in most of New York.
Determined to succeed, and somehow some people think I still have a heart for it.
Typos happen. I don't hold moments of shit grammar against someone. If you need to feel better about yourself, Jesper and I once at four in the morning had a far too long conversation about the spelling and pronunciation of lasagna and liaison. Some words look wrong even when they're right.
Kate "Cowgirl" Bishop. Has a ring to it now that you called yourself it.
You talk like those things are mutually exclusive.
See? This is why I'm proud of calling you 'my boys'. Only you guys would be both such a smart pair of drunks and totally adorable dorks at the same time. Yeah, I said you're both good and adorable. Deal with it.
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noreasonneeded) wrote2024-12-23 06:23 am
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Oh.
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Yeah, sorry, I didn't know that.
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No need for apologies. You might even meet Inej one day, if her travels take her back this way.
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I'd love that.
She used to be your old spy, right? Nina told me about her, about how close they were.
Weren't you guys close too?
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Kesh actually came at her recommendation. My new spy.
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I hope she comes back soon, I'd really like to meet her.
Besides, you need to introduce her to Kruge. Your other new spy.
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... the Barrel wasn't a pleasant place for her. For many. The seas seem to suit her better.
Not many want the Barrel for the long haul.
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I mean, for a while. If she doesn't like it here... Well, I can get why the Barrel is not for everyone.
Is it weird that I like it here?
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... it isn't a totally shit place, is it?
Those who leave I understand. But it's not like the Barrel has nothing left.
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It's not a shit place, Kaz. Specially when there's so many great people around here.
People are here for each other.
That's more than you can say in most of New York.
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I'm glad you see that.
The Barrel is better having you here, Kate.
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It's not that hard to see once you realize it's all about a very shitty reputation.
And I bet you say that to all the girls who bring you cat gremlins.
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A shitty reputation is part of it.
I do not. And there aren't other cat spies.
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It definitely keeps the element of surprise.
Then I'm glad.
Gives me all the more reasons to stay if you think that way.
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The Barrel requires a price. Not many are up to paying it.
I do. I think great things can be accomplished here together.
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For once.
Not many know it's well worthy.
I really like that. How you always include me in your plans. How... you think of us in the future. Even if it's mostly work.
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There is the best waffle place here.
Work is my life. And you're a part of that. I want you as part of it.
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Now you give me even more reasons to want to meet her.
See? Definitely another one of its hidden jems.
There's totally no waffles like those ones here in New York.
Good.
Because I'm not going anywhere.
We're partners in every way, Kaz.
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The rest of the city makes up for it with ramen. Well. Some of it at least earns remaining in existence.
We are. ... you said partners with a twang in your head when you wrote it, didn't you?
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Even those of us with horrible typos?
I so did not! I swear, you're obsessed with me being a cowgirl just because I think the term 'partners' is perfect for us.
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Typos happen. I don't hold moments of shit grammar against someone. If you need to feel better about yourself, Jesper and I once at four in the morning had a far too long conversation about the spelling and pronunciation of lasagna and liaison. Some words look wrong even when they're right.
Kate "Cowgirl" Bishop. Has a ring to it now that you called yourself it.
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See? This is why I'm proud of calling you 'my boys'.
Only you guys would be both such a smart pair of drunks and totally adorable dorks at the same time.
Yeah, I said you're both good and adorable. Deal with it.
Ooooh, sharing our kinks now, are we?
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I wasn't drunk. It still felt like a valid conversation at the time.
I certainly put little past you for turning a talk to kinks.
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So, you're saying you can also be an intellectual adorable dork when sober?
Oh, and here I thought you might want to see pictures of me dressed as a cowgirl...
Well, guess it was just me then.
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I can be a sober intellectual. I admit to nothing past that.
I always want to see pictures of you.
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And that's why I need to be here, to point that the stuff you won't admit.
[It's not long before Kaz gets a series of pictures.]
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