Chp. 17 Best Day Ever

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A ship flies through the skies over Vale and the camera pans down to the city streets. The owner of the Dust shop "From Dust Till Dawn" is hanging a sign declaring its re-opening. As he climbs down from his ladder, he stumbles and falls. Where Emerald appears next to him.

Emerald: 'Scuse me, sorry. I'm not really from around here. Would you mind pointing me in the direction of this shop?

Emerald produces a piece of paper with writing on it and the shopkeep looks it over.

Shopkeep: Hmm? Mm-hmm.

Emerald walks away from the shop owner as both wave goodbye and passes Mercury at a corner.

Mercury: I knew you were lost.

Emerald: Mercury, I will seriously pay you to shut up.

She produces a wallet with Lien and waves it in Mercury's face.

Mercury: That's not your money.

Emerald: But it can be yours for 5 minutes of silence.

Mercury: Mmmm... no deal.

Emerald: Fine.

Mercury: Whatever. You want me.

The two of them continue their way into the city as they continue to chat.

Mercury: So, how much farther?

Emerald: A few blocks.

Mercury: Ugh... this place is so dull.

Emerald: Eh, I kinda like it. Tall buildings, diverse culture...

Mercury: And nice dopey people who are easy to pickpocket.

Emerald: That's every city.

Mercury: Ooh, Emerald! Master thief! Please don't take my money! I barely have enough to get by!

Emerald glares at him, groaning angrily. She then walks away from him.

Mercury: Ugh... you're no fun today.

Mercury follows behind Emerald. The two of them enter a shop full of books. The shop owner can be heard humming a tune. Mercury stops near the door to look at books while Emerald approaches the counter and rings a service bell.

Tukson: Be right there!

Emerald looks back at Mercury. The shop owner is seen through a set of double doors carrying stacks of books as he walks backwards and out toward the counter.

Tukson: Welcome to "Tukson's Book Trade", home to every book under the sun! How may I...

He turns around, he gasps and hesitates upon recognizing the two of them. Mercury is now holding a book.

Mercury: Just browsing.

Emerald: Actually, I was wondering, do you have any copies of "The Thief and The Butcher"?

Tukson: Yes we do.

Emerald: That's great.

Tukson: Would you... like a copy?

Emerald: No, just wondering. Oh, oh! What about "Violet's Garden"? In paperback?

Mercury: He's got it. Hardback too.

Emerald: Ooh, options are nice.

Mercury: Eh, no pictures. Hey! Do you have any comics?

Tukson: Near the front.

Emerald: Oh, no, wait! What... about... "Third Crusade"?

Tukson hesitates suddenly, show he's visibly unnerved.

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