--- Kat ---
"Hang on... how come this is only worth one favour token?" asked Lily with narrowed eyes. Kat raised an eyebrow, unsure of why Lily was even asking, until her girlfriend continued on. "Kat did a much easier task for TWO tokens before, and this is... well it's literally the end of the world,"
Miznark made a 'so-so' gesture and shrugged. "Eh I can't say. I don't have the clearance to know what that previous mission was. At the same time, this mission isn't worth one token, it's worth THREE. It's just that you also have three demons participating in the contract so you get one each and trust me, three tokens for one contract is a massive amount.
Though... two tokens for what sounds like a solo mission? That contract must have been crazy... well that or it was so tailored made that only Kat could possibly complete it, but that's probably even crazier,"
*Hehehe* "I see, that does make sense... I imagine if we fail whoever gets called in next will be offered those three tokens?" asked Kat.
Miznark nodded. "Indeed, you'd probably still be paid a cut of whatever Kamiko was getting if this was just a normal mission, but you'd definitely get no favour tokens for your efforts. It's not that we don't appreciate the attempt... but those things are VERY valuable. Something many people in my department forget because we're dealing with them so often.
"Remember, many demons go their entire lives without seeing even a single one. It's normally easier to earn the money for whatever rare service the token would provide... though admittedly that's sometimes impossible. Knowing you've already been given two and seem likely to receive a third? Don't take them for granted. Use them only for things that matter... assuming you haven't wasted them already,"
*Well the first one was used on something that mattered the MOST so it's all good.*
[Naw... that's very sweet. I'm glad you agree. I was a bit worried you'd think it was a waste. I mean... it was just to turn me into a beastkin.]
*Lily. Those tokens gave you the gift of magic. Something that was massively important to you. That's not even touching on the fact that it bound is together forever. I cannot even conceive of a more worthwhile cause.* "Yes well, I've used one but it was definitely worth it," said Kat aloud.
Miznark seemed to raise a non-existent eyebrow but chose not to comment on Kat's statement. It really wasn't his business what Kat had used it for. If he was more familiar with the two, or had properly read up on the dimension he probably could've guessed. Alas, he was a touch lazy with read the non-essential information.
In the grand scheme of things something like this probably doesn't matter... but it may also be why Miznark kepts getting sent on the worst jobs.
"Is there anything we should know about Hunter... um Hunter 23HX443" asked Kat. "Um, the big one would be... is there anything we can call that isn't... well that? Is that offensive?"
*Sounds like someone who needs a hug.*
[They clearly need a lot more than one... but would giving them those hugs cause problems for them if their clan finds out? What if one of them is watching instead of, or alongside Nira?]
*Ah... yeah ok. So we put operation 'All the Hugs' on the backburner until we get confirmation it's just Nira watching.*
[So we're definitely doing this then?]
*I don't see any other option. Kamiko is probably going regardless of what we do and it's to literally save the world. I wouldn't turn that sort of offer down even if it didn't come with a favour token. That means I'd be only one token short of having enough for Callisto, Vivian, and Sylvie. Um... I mean, we'd need three more so that we can make an offer for your parents as well.*
[Don't worry... I have a suspicion that they'd turn the offer down. Just a feeling. I could be wrong though, so we can always ask.]
*Sure, just keep it in mind I guess. In other news, what about your books? Are you going to some of them along to study while we're on the contract?*
[I'm really not sure. It depends on how often we have the chance to rest I guess. As much as I want to take them... I think perhaps not? Maybe I spend the rest of the today, and as much time as I have tomorrow and the next day writing down the most important notes and then keeping that with me? Not perfect, but I'd be pretty happy with it. Though actually... how long is the mission?]
*Good question.* "One last, or, hopefully last question Miznark. How long is mission likely to take us?"
"I'd estimate between one and two weeks. We don't have an exact location for the drake, but once you get close enough it'll be much easier to track, especially with 23HX443 to help you with that.
It will really depend how long it takes you to get close, and if the drake simply tries to flee from you instead of trying to be sneaky or better yet, coming straight to you for the right," explained Miznark.
"Is it likely to just... go right for us?" asked Kat.
"Fifty-fity I'd say," commented Miznark. "You'll be powerful sources of pure demonic energy... a particularly tasty meal if it thought it could get away with it... though even highly corrupted a drake has some animal cunning. So the 'if it could get away with it' is the real sticking point,"
"I see," mumbled Kat.