It's Film Noir see~

[badluckbabe]

Who: Jinx, Noir and Open to all
What: Film Noir has settled on the city
Where: The Digital Dive Bar
When: Sunday Evening



The world is made up of shades of black, white and grey.

Figuratively speaking, it's difficult at times to see where right and wrong lay as shadows of selfish motives and sinful opportunities present themselves and weaken even the most pure hearted. The shades of grey can lead them astray and turn you about till you can't even recognize yourself in the mirror anymore.

Also literally. As night fell upon the city the very color seemed to drain from the world and the clothing and lingo seemed to change to match.

The Digital Dive Bar was a seedy little joint on the north end of Terminal Tokyo, located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty and adjacent to the Crest of Desire District.

It was the kind of shady bar where you could go to forget yourself for a few hours. Less reputable Digimon liked to gather here and drink away their problems. Some night this gathering of reprobates and rouges was downright cheery.

Tonight was not one of those nights.

A fog of cigar smoke filled the air above their heads as a crooked poker game was played out hour by hour with the chips gradually changing hands from one Mon to another. A vixen of a Renamon worked the bar flirting her way to tips and smoking from a long elegant cigarette holder. She wore a slinky black number that clung to her curves like so many men and mon would be happy to do behind closed doors.

 

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[badluckbabe]

In her slinky black dress and shall Jinx was a sight for sore eyes to say the least. Her gentle flexible curves sang out a sweet melody to the sight of anyone who cast a glance her way.

And as she passed by Hiccup's table she overheard the snatch of conversation making her pause and smile down at the boys.

"Oh? Looking for something special?" She inquired curiously. "I've learned you can get just about anything in this city with the right connections...and money."

[trainsurdragons]

"Connections are things I need that I don't have. Money's another," Hiccup murmured a response, watching Jinx's reflection in his glass before looking up at her from beneath the brim of his hat. Fearless' attention had been caught by the dame sure enough, but Hiccup didn't seem to be swayed by her charms. Too concerned about the dark cloud hanging over him he currently had to deal with.

"And lemme guess," He continued, folding his hands together on the table, "you've got something I might be interested in...?"

[badluckbabe]

"That's usually the case." She chuckled and continued smiling warmly at the boy.

"But I can start by offering a pair of ears for listening. Free of charge. You've got a weight on you dragging you down and sometimes a pretty stranger is the best person to help you lighten the load."

[trainsurdragons]

"Yeah, well....for me that weight is literal," He sighed, pulling back the cuff of his pants to show her his prosthetic. It's in horrible disrepair, so rusty that it looks like it might fall apart at any minute.

"I probably don't even need to say anything else for you to understand my problem." Fearless piped up next, tapping his claws knowingly against his glass, "We're strapped fer cash, not like you can do anythin' 'bout it dollface."

[badluckbabe]

Her eyes lit up with curiosity as she studied the leg carefully and shamelessly. Ignoring Fearless she asked Hiccup directly. While she had never been particularly gifted complex machines simple devices were like a form of artwork.

"How long have you had this?"

[trainsurdragons]

"Mmm....quite a while now." He answered, stretching his leg out with a bit of a wince. With how rusty it had gotten, he wouldn't be able to keep walking on it for much longer. That's why he's so eager to get some more money...but it's been difficult for the boy, as of late.

[badluckbabe]

"Mmm hmm." She ran her fingers along the prosthetic gently as if divining the solution from the tactile sensations.

"Well the next obvious question is, what are you two good at?"

[trainsurdragons]

"...Well...I build things." Hiccup shrugged slightly, glancing over at Fearless who yawned, "I dunno, eatin'? What's there ta' be good at?" The boy grimaced and shook his head, pushing his pants leg back down. "Thanks for your....interest, but I'm not really sure what you could do to help us."

[badluckbabe]

Jinx make a tutting noise and shook her finger in a chastising manner.

"Now now, how rude. You hardly know me, and yet you act as though you know everything I'm capable of?"

It wasn't the first time people had underestimated her. It was a useful tool, but sometimes it became tiresome.

[trainsurdragons]

"Fine. Start telling me what you're capable of, then." Hiccup sighed, taking a long swig of his drink. He was frustrated enough without having to endure empty promises. ...yet, he was desperate. Might as well listen to what she had to say.

[badluckbabe]

"Well for one..." She drew out a stack of bills and placed it on the table in front of him.

"I do very well for myself~" She purred hoping to take him by surprise with the flashy show of wealth. But she was a careful girl. Her back was to most the bar blocking the sight of the cash from most of them.

[trainsurdragons]

Hiccup and Fearless both gasped audibly at the display of the bills, quickly shooting each other a glance. Then Fearless immediately looked back to her, sitting up a bit straighter, "A'ight sister, talk! How'd ya manage ta' get yer mitts on that much bread?!"

[badluckbabe]

"I'm VERY capable." She responded cryptically.

She scooped up the bills and ran a finger along them flicking them audibly.

"But I could be more capable. So tell me what sort of things you build and we'll see how much that's worth to me."

[trainsurdragons]

"I can build just about anything. Maybe not like...a house, or something, but things that could be found useful, depending on what you want. Tools, carts, prosthetics of course..." He nodded to his leg, even though HE hadn't made the one he's using in the first place.

[badluckbabe]

"Excellent. Then making me a weapon shouldn't be too difficult." She had had an idea in her head for awhile but it seemed luck would determine today was the day she take steps towards it.

"I need something versatile. Obviously nothing too heavy given my delicate figure~"

She leaned closer speaking in a flirtatious way while discussion a tool for fighting.

"I prefer being fast and accurate to make up for lack of force. But given the rules of this world...well a lady can never be too careful with so many cads and ruffian monsters about."

[trainsurdragons]

Hiccup leaned back slightly as she came closer, idly tracing his fingers along the rim of his glass. "A weapon...sounds like you'd benefit from a small, light club or a knife or something....or mace." Fearless snickered, rolling his eyes a little, to which Hiccup ignored and continued.

"I don't have the materials to build anything, though. You'd have to provide those."

[badluckbabe]

"You just tell me what you need and I'll fund it." Her eyes seemed to twinkle in anticipation.

"Of course I'll want it to be a bit more advanced then just a regular run of the mill knife or club. I could just buy one of those." She took half of the offered money and peeled it off the stack giving it to him.

"This will get you started. When you have some ideas put together, maybe some drawings come see me and we'll discuss further. Is this enough to help get your leg in order?" After all she couldn't expect quality out of him if he had trouble getting around.

[trainsurdragons]

Hiccup's eyes widen a little with surprise, but he takes the money offered to him without much hesitation. The money she'd given him was more than enough to repair his leg. He nodded slowly, "...Y-yes this....this is plenty. And don't worry, I'll think of something worth your while. I promise."

[badluckbabe]

She chuckled softly and then sighed, "I know you will. I can see it in your eyes."

She met his gaze again with those startling sharp catlike features.

"They're the eyes of someone who's suffered alot, but like a blade being forged all that pressure and heat has just made you stronger."

She wasn't entirely sure to be honest but it sounded like something that would encourage someone like him.

[trainsurdragons]

"U-uuhh...." He faltered, his grip tightening on the stack of bills in his hand. "....Th-Thank you. ....I think."

[badluckbabe]

She rose from the table and gave a playful wave.

"Don't keep me waiting handsome. I can't wait to see just what you can do~"

That earned him a few lecherous grins from around the bar as well as some curious female glances of admiration.