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nWhisper Nix to Nansu Hey Nan, what can you tell me about Caravan Masters?

nWhisper Nansu to Nix Lifestyle players who specialize in shipping goods through the gates on Colonial. I think Oasis has a conversion called Master Trader.

nWhisper Nix to Nansu Do they team up with other Lifestylers?

nWhisper Nansuto Nix A Caravan Master is an attained Rank, Tradesman--->Caravaner--->Caravan Master. They can slot up to a dozen Caravaners or Tradesman to work directly for them.

nWhisper Nix to Nansu Thanks.

nWhisper Nansu to Nix There aren't many of them among players, mostly they are NPCs. I know of only two.

nWhisper Nix to Nansu Names, please.

nWhisper Nansu to Nix Riker and Devi. Riker has become an outlaw in most of the Colonial Kingdoms, he deals with black market equipment.

nNix took a seat in one of the market benches that had a view of both the caravan and the platform gate. Locas, Chiba, and Floyd came through the gate together. All three of them were wearing the black leather Nether-Breaker Armor.

nThey were an unlikely trio, Nix had chosen them for that very reason. A trickster, a gladiator, and a ranger.

nYou have joined the Gemini channel

nBoth Locas and Floyd were sporting new haircuts, a drunk Ronnie had offered a kiss to anyone who'd let her cut their hair. Surprisingly Locas was first in line, Floyd had waited until Sharl wasn't looking before he snuck in also. The Naga teen had a serious crush on the Dark Archer.

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"Hey, Nix!

" Floyd waved when he saw him. The trickster had a dagger tucked into each boot and wore a two holstered gunbelt strapped around his waist.

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"Nice Mohawks guys.

" Nix shook hands with all three of them. Chiba's scraggly gray hair hung over her wrinkled face, but Nix noted that she smelled much better.

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"Tossing your Master in the Lake like that Nix. What were you thinking?

" Chiba's eyes were busy, she was only making conversation because she was studying the Caravan Master.

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"I was thinking that you needed to get laid. I did toss all those drunk guys in the lake with you.

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nChiba's ugly face broke into a grin.

"You were looking out for me?

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"Yep.

" Nix lied with a smile on his face.

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/Gemini: Chiba: See the plain copper ring on the Caravan Master's finger? Does it look familiar?

nChiba held up her own ring, the same one that gave her the ugly old woman form.

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/Gemini: Nix: A disguise? Let's find out about the bounty. Walk around a bit and find out whatever you can regarding the Caravan Master and his sudden interest in the Ashobel.

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/Gemini: Chiba: Let's pair up, that way we can keep an eye on each other's back.

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"Looking for Razir or Nether Rat pelts,

" Nix spoke to one of the Caravan Traders that he had seen unloading furs.

nThe trader was short and a bit round for such an active occupation. His shock of thick white hair and odd-colored eyes made him stand out. He looked right past Nix to Chiba who was a step behind him.

"Hello, beautiful.

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nChiba favored him with a creepy smile.

"Got what I need handsome?

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nThe fat white-haired man leered at her.

"I do!

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nChiba grabbed his crotch with one hand and squeezed.

"Not bad... Let's go somewhere.

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nThe trader's jowls shook when he spoke.

"Ri... I mean Bonoci won't let me leave, or else I'd show you a good time.

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nNix threw an arm around Chiba's shoulders and pulled her closer.

"You don't know what you're missing boss. Didn't realize that Riker had changed so much, I liked him better when he used to deal out of back alleys.

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nThe trader glanced at the Caravan Master.

"You know the boss?

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"Yeah but don't draw attention to me. I work for Devi now.

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nThe trader nodded and cursed Riker under his breath.

nNix pulled Chiba away from the overly friendly trader while taking a look around the caravan.

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/Gemini: Chiba: See that? It wouldn't hurt you to be more forward like that.

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/Gemini: Nix: I thought I already was.

nSummons: Ducky

nThe Water Witch glanced around the market, her short blue hair and eyes drew the stares of nearby workers.

"Jenzi?

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nNix leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"Talk to this Caravan Master, use a light touch I have a bad feeling.

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nDucky nodded and walked toward the Caravan Master.

nBewitched

nBonoci has been convinced that Ducky is his special confidant.

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"Hey!

" Ducky smiled sweetly and placed a hand on the Caravan Master's shoulder.

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"Ducky!

" Bonoci gripped her hand tightly, his average-looking face broke into a big smile.

nThe blue-haired girl kept a grip on his hand.

"Still doing that thing for that person?

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nBonoci's face instantly broke out into a sweat, even though his expression never changed.

"Yes.

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nDucky waved it off.

"Don't worry, there's no need for you to say anything else. I wouldn't want my friend to suffer needlessly.

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nWhisper: Ducky to Nix He's under a geas, if I press him he might answer or...

nWhisper: Nix to Ducky Or he might kill himself. Change the topic to his ring. Ask him to give it to you.

nBonoci breathed a sigh of relief.

"You are always looking out for me Ducky.

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nDuck sighed loudly and looked at the ring on his hand.

"Is that the ring you were going to give me before you called it off?

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nBonoci looked down at the ring.

"This ring?

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nDucky leaned closer, even from a few steps away Nix could smell her pleasant fragrance.

"You said we'd have a life together after you finished, but then you changed your mind.

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"I did?

" The Caravan Master slipped the ring off and handed it to her.

"We can still do that.

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nThe Caravan Master's appearance immediately changed to a younger man with light brown hair and dark intense eyes. He held both of Ducky's hands in his.

"A few more trips for Gearpin and I'll be done.

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"I'll find you when you finish.

" Ducky stepped into the crowd, instantly fading into the background.

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/Gemini: Chiba: Guards are coming. City Security won't let outlaws walk around without disguises.

nThe Inferno group watched from nearby as Riker was arrested.

nWhisper Raka to Nix I'll follow them and see who shows up.

nWhisper Nix to Raka Perfect, we'll head out of town. One mile due west of here is a large boulder on the side of the road. We'll wait there.

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/Gemini: Nix: Mount up, we're heading out.

nNix summoned Flash since Nightmare was still nursing her foal. The black horse stomped its feet once showing his eagerness to run. He kicked his heels slightly and Flash bolted down the road.

nThe rest of the group caught up with Nix at the huge flat boulder that rested on the side of the road. The Inferno leader was sitting on the edge of the rock while watching Flash graze.

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/Gemini: Locas: That is a fast horse.

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/Gemini: Nix: Very. I have someone tailing Riker, if I'm right his boss should turn up to take care of things.

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/Gemini: Locas: I've never seen your natural form, Floyd. How come you always appear human?

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/Gemini: Floyd: The Naga form makes people nervous, it's the same with my snake form.

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/Gemini: Chiba: You have a snake form too? Show me!

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