MirceaKitsune
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My name is Blake Jackson, better known as Black Jack to those who need an anonymous hand. I'm a professional thief who's pulled out jobs many would consider impossible; From robbing the high-tech mansions of nobles to sabotage of state facilities, I've done a bit of everything.
But nothing could prepare me for what I was about be asked. Never in my years of thieving have I been hired for a job so ridiculous and absurd! My mind is telling me this must be a joke, that whoever this taffer is can't be serious and is merely pulling a prank. Yet it seems to be a job as legit as any other.
Last night I received a chest filled with gold as upfront payment. In it was the most bizarre note I've ever read detailing my mission. Next to that a roll of cheese.
My mission is to feed this cheese to the rats. I am to place a slice at each location where I see mice. Relevant spots have been marked with special paint by my employer; I must ensure a slice of cheese is placed in every circle.
During my quest I'm not to hurt a single mouse. Seems I wasn't even hired as an exterminator, which would at least give some logic to my insult: I need to literally feed the rats.
I was certain the gold is fake or sprayed on top of iron, yet to what was ironically my despair, the coins proved real. Maybe it's a trap, but if authorities wanted to bait me they had infinitely more rational lures to go by.
I never bail out of a job for which I have been paid. Imagine this taffer telling clients who pay me less for far more dangerous quests that I was too lazy to throw cheese at mice for a pot of gold. I don't kill nor put innocents in a coma, beyond that anything goes as long as I'm paid.
I've rented a room at the local inn where I'll be staying the night. My key card should be at the front desk.
I'm to arrive at the Lantern Light district by sundown: A wonderland of crime and corruption frequented by nobles and politicians, one of the few such places where I've yet to overstay my welcome. I should have a rough map of the area with me, along with that note if I need any reminders.
The mission is to be completed on the 9th of April. That's when the Lunar New Year is being celebrated, a huge festivity will likely be underway. This is good news as I'll be able to blend in and people will be too drunk to care.
None the less I should be careful: If anyone figures out who I am, I'll be sold to the city watch in no time!
Unless that happens the guards shouldn't bother me in public, but that can change in an instant if I'm caught doing any dirty deeds. Some trespassing will be necessary, but I should do so without causing a ruckus unless I'm looking for trouble.
I did steal from the local gang way back which I doubt they forgot or forgave. I best stay out of their crosshairs at all times.
I don't remember which of my tools I had with me: I may need to raid the city watch armory for weapons. I should also check out the shop for any useful gimmicks.
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