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The old man would look Rikke up and down. His eyes never wandered and just took her in stammering and all. "Humm. Rikke you are found guilty of disturbing the peace and destruction of property. The rest of the charges will be dropped due to your efforts. However you will have to pay a fine for the silks you've damaged and the general uproar. 100 denari that is all. See her out Sargent." The Sargent would nod and escort Rikke out as long as she didn't protest the action. "You must have a devil's luck. Only 100 denari. Thats a pittance.
 

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Rikke blinked... WAIT ONE HUNDRED DENARI?! B-But the rogue was broke and incidentally sort of planning to skip town, she couldn't earn a debt now! "Wait! You've not even seen these silks! And I only disturbed the peace to aid the people!" Rikke would indeed notice the Sergeant near her, but she wasn't keen on leaving quite yet! As the girl would indeed suddenly display her dexterity and speed with a swift dodge and trip of the man likely leaning over to catch her!

"Who even are you people? You're in no place or position to decide what I owe." she'd announce to the likely surprise of the guards and the so-called 'Judge' himself!
 
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The oldman looked up at Rikke. "Young Lady I would suggest you calm yourself. It could be much worse and that young woman on the hill is not here to cover for you. I suggest you fess up to your responsibility. Chasing a fox threw the streets is not paramount to public safety." It was then Rikke sensed a hint of power from the old man. Something that sent a slight shiver down her spine.
 

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Wait... he knew...? Rikke leaned out and blinked in sheer surprise, he knew both about Emilia and her fox chase as well?! J-Just who was this old man? Well.. atleast it was clear he was definedly not your standard geezer. Not to mention this subtle power?! Albeit it was clearly well contained and hidden, just the briefest glympse of it seemed to freeze the rogue up and send a shiver down her spine! B-But if--- Yet the rogue wasn't one to entirely back down that easily! Especially against passive authority!

"Tell me, if you know all this...why do you allow something far worse than slavery under your nose?" she'd add cheekily, yet wouldn't resist much more than that... beyond another comment! "Alright, I'll pay... but if you ever have a dark creature return or slavery operation to dismantle. I'll make sure to charge a hefty extra!" the girl stuck her tongue out still feeling just a bit defiant against the old man. Though obviously in her broke state, the old man would not be happy when he'll hear the news of her skipping on this debt! But~ by then rogue would be far away! It was almost a warming her as she'd take her leave with a cheeky grin.
 
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There was a dark look that passed over the old man's face, but thankfully it passed. Turning back to his garden he seemed to ignore Rikke for now. The Sargent lead her out shaking his head the whole time. At the gate he stopped following and let her walk off turning to his fellow guards.

"So you think she will skip town?"

"Aye she is one of those live for the moment people."

"The old man was too soft on her."

"Let it go you know he has a soft spot for pretty ladies."

"Too true to true."

"Be sides he always gets his payment one way or another."
 

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Well... all things considered, that actually went better than expected! Not only did the rogue get to kick Lord Jericho where it hurt, even if indirectly, she also managed to get the girl--- guys--- the captives to safety with only a minor hopefully easily forgetable detail! Though~ Now that she thought about, how was Emilia even going to react to the sudden influx of the most curious guests! P-probably best the rogue arrived to explain the situation to her and fast! The girl wouldn't even quite catch the exchange the duo of guards had near the abbandoned building as she'd only cast a gaze back to them, followed by a cheeky smile moments before rushing onwards! The act likely reaffirming the duos suspicions of the untamed carefree spirit the girl possessed!
 
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Rikke would make her way to Emilia's only to be confronted with a very not amused looking mage. She stood outside the protective bubble speaking into a strange glowing sphere. Noticing Rikke she frowned. "That will have to do you can pick them up in the morning." Throwing dagger like glances at Rikke the mage walked up to her in a huff. "I don't know where or why but surely there was better options!" Pointing Rikke followed the finger to a set of tents now dotting the lawn. "Before you ask I cannot fix them I don't what spell or curse they had done to them but its is beyond my ability. They are now biologically female for the rest of their lives unless you find out what changed them.
 

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Rikke certainly noticed the dagger like gazes and spark, as the girl adopted the most adorable and sheepish smile she could muster when Emilia drew closer "It was... the only idea that came to mind." she'd rub the back of her own neck cutely as she explained, though it seemed Emilia even pre-emptively answered another question "Yikes...W-where are they? Do they... know?" the girl gulped and looked around as if trying to find the group. With the chaos of their break-out, encounter with the guards and now flatout having enough time to look over themselves... well perhaps the group had at least gathered a greater presence of mind.
 
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The girls were not around but several closed tents now dotted the ground. Focusing her attention she could her some sobs, low murmurs and gasps. "Your friends had to be separated. Those who are still shocked and those who seemed to.. umm embrace their new state. Emilia blushed and headed back to her house leaving Rikke to deal with her new friends in the yard..
 

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Rikke looked on to the camps slightly saddened as the change would indeed no doubt take some time, albeit apparently to some far shorter time than others! The rogue snickered lightly "W-well... I guess it is a massive improvement from being a crotchety nasty old man to some of them." she'd smile trying to bring the mood up, but likely at a very poor time! "Sorry..." the girl smiled sheepishly and turned to the camps "So... what are we going to do now? Most of them have some measure of wealth in the city I imagine. Think they're sorta safe to let out." well as 'safe' to let out as letting a gorgeous beauty back into the shady docks streets could be...

"Still I've gotta tell you how all of them came to be. You're not going to believe." Rikke would nod, as if there was someplace to sit be it a rock, log or the like the girl would explain what she had found in both the warehouse and the 'milking' plant right inside the very city next to Emilia! "I busted up most of those machines, but... seeing how well set-up they are, don't think they'll just drop it." Rikke would conclude her tale "I actually do have a er... volunteer from one of the more elite guards that chased after us. He's with Irie right now, so I'll see what I can learn from him as well."
 
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Emilia listened to Rikke explain the situation and what she had found. Emilia frowned she had been so busy with the lord of blood she had totally missed the signs. Still it was good that Rikke had at least hindered the operation. As for the ill gotten gains, Emilia decided that Ire's girls could fetch them as it was no doubt a bad idea to send these fresh women into the seedier section of town. As for the guard Emilia was very intrested in finding out a few things from him. "Rikke is there anything you want to know? I can probe his mind and find out what I need and then erase his memories of the past day or so.
 

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Rikke blinked in surprise "Wow... did not... know you could do that." she'd look to Emilia "You've not read MY mind, have you?" the girl cheekily raised an eyebrow, before beaming a smile clearly hinting that she was joking, moments later getting comfy on the log and considering the question at hand "I er... Don't really know..." the rogue afterall was guilty of having a 'act in the spur of the moment, then sort it out later sort' of approach! "Lets see... Well since we happened upon Jerichos little base here and I was going to head over to ruin his operations to begin with." she'd muse loudly and turn to Emilia, before naming out a few questions each one spurring her finger to straighten out to count them!

"Who and where picks up the milk? Who inside the city is involved in the operation? Is it just the two buildings? How many... ahem... 'cows' are still left? And most importantly who is in charge of the operation inside the city." Rikke would nod "That should give us enough information to ruin this wierd operation he's got going." the girl grinned proudly "Can't leave for the man himself without sending him a message first afterall!" she'd wink to Emilia, before standing up "Though one small issue." the girl beamed a cute smile "I've got no idea where our captive or Irie is..."
 
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At Rikke's question she simply smiled in a not to comforting way. Sitting down the two woman waited with Rikke finishing up her list of questions. About a half hour later Irie and crew came up the road with the bound prisoner. She was apologetic noting a significant guard presence and walking around with a man tied up tends to draw the wrong attention. Still they had made it undetected and in good shape. Setting him down Emilia moved over and set her hand on his head. For a moment her eyes went white and her hand glowed.


The next day Rikke skulked in the shadows looking at a seemingly quite building in the richer part of town. It seemed to be some sort of gentleman's club. Here was where all the clues lead her. Lord Jeroicho's contact was said to run the place. The only issue was it seemed deader than a doornail. No one moved in or out and the windows where kept shiny and clean. preventing observation from afar. The building was a two story brick house with a large garden protected by a 10 foot stone and iron fence. While she waited she went over the details in her head. Lord Jericho's man was said to be some sort of wizard or mage. That would be dangerous for sure. Though it seemed the man came and went on his own, only taking guards for escorting the promising ones. Rikke wasn't sure what that meant. She did find out that those taken ended up here at least for a time. Deliveries where completely dependent on the girl's output which left no set schedule. Thankfully only a hand full of guards in the city where on the payroll so she need not worry about them too much.
 
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While normally the rogue would potentially feel empathetic to the poor captured guards plight, but... considering the circumstances and the events that had only recently taken place. He'd need to grit and bear through this! "Well~ Good news! You're almost free to go and no interogation required." Rikke beamed the man a smile, as she'd turn to Emilia "Only just a small touch from my friend." the heroine would step back as Emi's hands glowed and and she palced upon the rather scared looking mans head.... Only for a moment later, for the man to fall unconscious and Emilia to remove her hands "I see... We've much to talk about." Emilia turned to the rogue, who'd only beam her a bright smile. Seemed it was time for action!

The sun had already almost set, it's last few embery beams illuminating the more luxurious area of the city, as a quick shadow dashed through the now silent streets! A Gentlemans club, eh? Rikke would peek out from the corner as she'd look upon her target! Jerichos representative would be inside, yet unfortunately the guard himself didn't know too much of what was going on inside. Still, if the rogue was to cut off the snakes head and stop the 'Cow Farm' as the guard put it, she'd need to expose the man inside. Be it through a confession or through incriminating documents! With the operation exposed all they set up here would quickly fall to ruin!

The rogue though would have brought a rope and hook this time, as she'd auickly scaled up the fence and leap onwards to the main grounds of the place! Only to look for any balcony that she could hook onto and climb inside straight to the second story!
 
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Thankfully the streets had been silent for some time. While the Lord of Blood had been dealt with the populace still called it an early night. She had passed two patrols of private guards. likely hired by the well todo to keep their precious goods safe. Little did they know that the men they hired pretty much joked and laughed as they walked the streets, not paying enough attention. This suited Rikke's escapades rather well as she easily cleared the fence and retrieved her rope. Sadly it seemed no party was happening tonight as the place was silent. At least in the fading light the garden shimmered beautifully, its flowers a glow with the orange suns glow. The Garden itself had numerous benches and even a fountains. Looking about she found double doors that led in. These where locked, No windows on the first floor at least garden side presented themselves but there where several upstairs. What to do now echoed out in her mind.
 

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Albeit a party taking place may have provided the rogue an... alternative means to infiltrate, it being silent was equally if not even better! The rogue smiled to herself as she carefully looked arouned for guards, before proceeding onwards! Still above all else and overflowing sense of nostalgia rushed through the girls body, this certainly brought back quite a few memories of her days before she had reached the Preslies Manor! Dodging guards, picking out targets and the sheer thrill of slipping inside, before making her escape! With all these heroics going on, it was time to see if the girl had not lost her touch....

Right she'd need to keep to her plan! Which meant the girl would need to either scale the building or look for a place where she could make use of her rope and ascend towards the second floor! Then a tasteful slip of her blade along the windows bottom should have it open right up!
 
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The garden side proved a disappointment leaving Rikke to move to the back. Here she found more of porch littered with chairs and tables.. There were several balconies on this side with doors but due to the railing she couldn't see if they had been locked. A small stone path lead from the porch area threw a grassy lawn to a small squat building at the border of the property. It wasn't very large but did not seem to be a tool shed.
 

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This was... a strangely well kept porch area, considering the buildings rather barebones almost shoddy appearance. Well it mattered little, Rikke had the exact target she sought right above her! The balconies! Even if locked they were rarely advanced! And barring some horrid luck, these would make perfect entrances inside! The girl would smile with delight and would even look for potential ways to scale up to said balconies, if none were present or appeared rather risky it was time for some old-school rope anchoring and climbing!

With how late it was and considering the rogues tresspassing, the curious 'shed' would have to remain unexplored this day!
 
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Tossing her rope up Rikke easily made her way up to a balcony. Thankfully her hunch was correct and these doors where not locked. Opening her the door Rikke found a rather luxurious bedroom. Soft silken sheets lay on a four post bed with a rather busty femine form resting under them. This girl was larger then Rikke by far, but seemed to be completely asleep. Nearby cloths lay scattered about as if thrown off in a passionate moment. Other than a dresser and a mirror and small table with a over stuffed chair nearby nothing else decorated the room. A simple door lead out.
 

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With a subtle push of the door, the rogue was in! Licking her lips subtly Rikke carefully slipped inside and looked around-- to quite a surprise! The room itself appeared far more luxurious than the building could've ever hinted... infact the room even matched if not outmatched some of the suites in The Silken Princess! Yet this was partly expected and confirmed what the man had said, this building was definedly harboring far more secrets than a passerby could ever suspect. As for the surprise itself, it would come from the rooms resident!

As there resting on the bed seemed to be a feminine figure, a figure that certainly spurred Rikkes eyes to widen as whoever rested on the bed outmatched even the rogue herself in the bustyness department?! Not that the rogue was envious... never!... It was about how you showed off the bust and used it! Size hardly mattered!... At any rate, as Rikke looked on with wider eyes, she'd quickly shake her shock off and refocused on checking if there was anyone else here. If not seemed Lady Luck may have lead her to a unknowning guide through the manor!

Keeping silent, rikke neared the bed and carefully reached out to gently grip the girls shoulder and stir her awake "Psst.... psst.. hey... hey." she'd keep her voice low for now, yet increase its volume if needed.
 
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