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[Greed's voice purrs out in metallic static. There's the faintest catch of the radio - something sultry, jazzy.]

"If you've got the number, it means I like ya. Sorry to disappoint, but I'm out right now - all work and no play. If you're looking for a face-face visit, head down to The Devil's Nest. I'll be glad to entertain."

[Thunk go a pair of boots.] "If you're looking for something personal, you know what to do."

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It can be a closet for all I care. [Sort of has to be, given that Yomiel minus his ghost is literally a dead body. Such a thing would be bad for business. So shove him in a closet or a crawlspace and worry no more!]

I don't foresee it being a problem on my part. After all... the dead don't have regrets.

[He pauses another moment as he thinks of an idea.]

In fact, if it'd make you feel better, I could give you a free sample of sorts.

It won't be someplace the rest can find. [He's got an idea in mind. Something away from prying eyes; deep down in the pit below and it's one of the reasons he chose the site in the first place.]

[Plenty of rooms with plenty more to hide.] I'm not one for regrets either.

[But he perks up at that. Something freely given and who's he to say no. Greed scratches down his throat.] I'm not stopping you. Go ahead.

I'd be much obliged. I'm dead and immortal, but I still don't want anybody poking around it.

[Not to mention if his body goes missing, he'll just be a plain, old, regular ghost. Physically, anyway.]

Well, I don't know what kind of things you'd like to find out. Who you'd like to spy on. What kind of information you're interested in.

Whatever it is you want to know, I can get it. I can go in and out with nobody knowing I'm there, through the phone lines.

[Well, that's an easier solution to a growing problem.]

Basement - [Greed knocks his heel into the floor and it rings back. There's plenty of room down there and not many tend to wander too far.] - I'll make sure it's set for whatever it is you're doing.

And in exchange? [Other than the fact that Yomiel might become a permanent part of the 'Nest, the fine print's just a nice addition.]

The guy named Holiday - [Greed heads down a set of stairs.] - and anything you can find on a particular woman. I'm sure it'd be easy for you to figure out.

[There's a brief lapse. The sounds coming in are soft; people moving, maybe a table or two having its legs jerked around on the floor.] Eh- don't need to tell you this, but try not to get into too much trouble. I do take care of what's mine after all. Wouldn't want to have to do something I don't have to.

All I really need is a working telephone somewhere nearby.

[Upstairs, in the building next door, he'll be able to reach it regardless.

Yomiel commits the name to memory.]

It will be easy. A guy named a Holiday and a particular woman. Which woman might this refer to?

I'll see what I can do. [No promises on the location. Or whether or not it's up to date.]

[As to the other question, Greed slides his finger down the side of the phone. It should be easy enough to guess, but:] Lust. I don't need the history, just anything that came after she arrived here.

[He throws his hand back and forth, as if ushering the thought out completely.] Let's just say it'll be a personal favor. No need to get involved more than that.

As long as it's plugged in, it works. [No worries, Yomiel's apparently from a freak alternate dimension where rotary phones are commonplace.

A guy named Holiday and a woman named Lust. Friend of his, he guesses. Or "friend" of his. Either way, it's none of his business.]

Don't worry. I don't get involved with things. I'll tell you whatever I find out, and that's all.

That easy? [He tilts his head to the side when he speaks. Throwing the receiving end to his ear and Greed's all too intrigued.] Gotta say, I like you. Fine - I'll make sure it's there.

[Rotary phones are a thing he knows. And while it might raise some suspicion around the rest, he plans on informing them later.]

[Him and his after all.]

[Greed flicks on a switch and there's static on the other side of the line. As music tries to beat against the worn-down speakers.] Good. It's nothing you should get involved in anyway. They're not exactly a friendly bunch. Just needed to know a few things.

[It helped to have an upper hand, even if is just a little one.]

[His mouth parts. Wet, wide and the Sin has a light tone to his voice. Deadly, sure. But charming:] Welcome to the Devil's Nest. [And with that, he hangs up with a flick of the wrist.]

I Need A Second Prize And A List Of Qualified Judges
For That Role I Will Volunteer Myself As One Given The Matter That Will Be Judged

We Forgot To Include A Costume Contest

a what nw? jeez youre makin this more than it hs to be

[Though, he did ask.] secnd prize huh. not intrsted in giving away the extra money. gve em a free drink on the house. jst one.

if thats wht you want to do im nt about to stop you.

This Isnt For Second Place Its First Prize In A Second Contest
A Single Free Drink Is Woefully Inadequate
It Can Be Less Than The Drinking Contest Since It Has No Buy-In I Could Understand That
But If You Promise Prizes Youll Have More Interested Customers Who Spend More Money
And A Contest Will Have More Costumes Around Too Which Will Mean More Discounts Which Will Mean They Can Afford To Drink More
Trust Me It Will Be Good For Business
Especially With How Minor A Discount It Is To Begin With

Will I Have To Pay This Out Of My Own Pocket
Fifty Dollars Thats All Im Suggesting

[If there's a slight delay on his side, it's mostly because he's rereading the text a couple of times. Eventually, he gets back to it:]

yeah yeah llright. no you wouldnt have to do that wouldnt be right after all. besdies if its bettr for business cant really say no

fifty for thissecond contest, whatevr it is

[ that many words, in that quirk, it's bound to be a pain. ]

I Already Told You
Its For The Costume Contest
Feel Free To Join The Judges Panel If Youd Like

right

no realy intrested but put down desmond elric and yomiel if ya nede the help

[Godspeed.]

will do
now which one is elric exactly i dont recall having met them

isnt round mch bt hes worked for me bfre

shrter kid wears red cnt miss him. edward elric

ill be sure to inquire on his interest directly then
should i say you sent me

ill snd him your way

very well
and ill need money to buy candy also
yes i do mean that literally

heyhey now noone said anytgin about that

how much now?

we need a lot of candy its a halloween tradition
how could anyone tell you about halloween without mentioning candy and costumes theyre the most central conceits of the event
maybe 100 dollars

he mentined it jst didnt think we needed all that

fine fine tke it from the safe below jus maek sure we get it bck by the end of the night

im just thinking in bulk
with aggressive enough advertisement we can expect a rather busy night
so the need and the earnings would both be justified

or if any trick-or-treaters get the silly idea to go on our side of town
ill probably just give them a fair amount and send them home directly

seems so guese thats more of a rson why i hired you right

nt rly a place for kids but not like im about to say no. just mke sure its worth it

thats precisely why
i may mind the bar and the customers at times
but the real job has always been crunching the numbers and ensuring we are well-stocked
trust me ill handle it

and no it really isnt a place for children [ says the 17yo. ]
but thats why id send them home safely

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