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"Well then Kele, it is my pleasure to meet you." Cyprus said and did a little bow, his eyes however never straying from her. When he mentioned that almost anything was back here, she somehow wanted to know about th city's history. Not a common request, so he had to know why one would want such info. "We do have books on this city's history. About the old city and new city, maps and bui-"

Aries smacked him in the leg with his tale, almost causing Cyprus to fall, "Shut up, don't tell to much." he muttered softly to Cyprus.

"Shhh." Cyprus said and gave a tiny snap and pointed back in the direction of the store. "Check on everyone else for a moment." he still didn't know why she would want that kind of information since it was highly valuable. And if he pointed to their well hidden spot, things might get ugly. So he put his hands back in his pockets and fidlled with some pocket lint. "May i ask as to why you might be looking for history books?"

Cyprus felt that she didn't want a map to go sight see-ing but wouldn't let on that he knew. he had to think of something. Also, those doe-eyes she was giving didn't exactly soften him up, it meant she had something to hide. "A new map or an old map?" He had her trapped no matter which option she chose. He moved away from the doorway, and leaned up against the wall as Aries re-entered.

"Nothing new boss, all old customers left already but we still got Alisha and Tony in there." Aries said as he walked in and kept his eyes on both the ocelot and Kele, his tail amking slow semi circles behind him.

"Thanks"

"Do come back when you know." Cyprus said and walked her out of the cage, making sure to lock it up after they had all gotten out. he followed her up to the door and held it open for her, Noticing that both Alisha and Tony had finally left, nice people, but they usually didn't buy anything. He turned his eyes to the Clouds noticing that it would stay well enough until the shop closed. "Have a nice day!"

"Geez, why do i always get the weird ones..." Cyprus muttered, before walking back to the desk and hitting his head on it once. before turning and looking at the closed door. Getting back up he walked around putting books back in their designated spaces, before laying down on the partially stone and wood floor.

"Now who's the bum?" Aries said before laying down on the floor next to him and putting his head on Cyprus's stomach. "and you get the weird ones, because you run a weird shop."

"Thanks?" Cyprus asked while looking up at the ceiling.

"You're welcome, and take the previous comment as a compliment." Aries said as he stretched himself out.

"Fine, but only cause you asked nicely."

Jared carelessly followed Raya up to the top of the other building, skipping steps up the stairs and sometimes leaping off of them. His animal, Achak, simply flew up to the top and waited for him there. Once he arrived, he made a face at her, muttering, "Birds. Always have to take the shortcut, don't you?"

Achak cocked her head at him, as if in replacement for cocking an eyebrow. "What's the use of wings if I don't use them?"

Jared shrugged. "Appearance?" Achak pecked him on the head and they went out the door. He said he'd tag along, but it looks like Raya didn't need their help anyway. Already, they were examining the spot where the sniper was. He crept up quietly and overheard their last few parts of the conversation. He clicked his tongue and commented, "Women. Never trust 'em, I say. Er... no offense, Chief. I think you're a fine woman." Jared laughed awkwardly and went silent.

Achak nuzzled deeper into his hair and chirped, "Or because you can never keep them." Jared glared at her and muttered back, "What was that you said about not talking about personal stuff in professional situations?"

Raya raised her eyebrow at Jared, "A fine woman? Well, that's a new one." She chuckled at Jared's awkward laugh, "You'r cute. Like a bashful puppy."

Shai laughed, "I don't think that's what men like to hear, Ray. Perhaps that is the reason you remain single."

Raya scowled at the tiger, "Nooo, I just don't have time for men. I do have a job." She headed towards the stairs, "Let's go give this stuff to the techies, then I'm going for a drink."

Shai laughed, "A drink? I thought you had a job?"

"Eh, it can wait. I'v got plenty of time."

Shai laughed again, "Care to join us, Achak, Jared?"

"Don't fret, love...
Kele jumped from rooftop to rooftop. Running to the next edge, she stopped herself short; the next gap was huge. She back-tracked several yards, and charged at the edge, leaping at the last second and thrusting her hands forward. Kele's palms and stomach found metal, and she wrapped her fingers around the fire escape's railing. She winced as the air was forced out of her lungs. Pulling herself up and over the railing, she rested for a moment to recover.

There were three flights of stairs before the fire escape let out to the roof. Kele walked to the top and surveyed her surroundings. The man on the phone had said that she could find her reward on this rooftop. A thick air vent surfaced near the front side; Kele came to it, searching around it's metal sides. I fingers found a plastic rectangle wedged between the vent and the lip of the building. She pulled it from it's hiding spot and flipped open the metal clasps on what now seemed to be a briefcase. Kele's eyes grew wide as she saw the green innards of the case. She wasn't sure exactly how much money was in there, but the man hadn't ripped he off, that's for sure.

Kele closed the briefcase and rested a foot on the building's lip, looking down to the street for the best exit route. Walking along the sidewalk was the bookstore guy, Cyprus, and his wolf.

"Them again," Milagre sighed. "Why can't life be easy for crooks?"

Kele smirked at her ocelot. "Maybe because we kill people."

"YOU kill people. I watch," the cat chuckled; her owner scowled.

"We should keep an eye on them. The man seems to be more than meets the eye, and our next target is fairly close to the first one's place, and Cyprus' store," Kele decided. MIlagre nodded her approval and fixed her eyes on the man and wolf below.