The thief began to run into an alleyway that also happened to be a dead end. Looking around she saw her cause was lost. "Here, have the stinking thing," she said as she tossed Arthur's las pistol on the floor, "it didn't go with my handbag anyway." She pushed past the others as they ran up.
"Looks like we need to be careful of our belongings," said With.
"Which way do we go?" queried Arianne.
"This way," said Fawh.
"Stop speaking," whispered With, "you're supposed to be a silent monk."
"Sorry," said Fawh.
"Shhhh!" Shushed With.
They all walked about two miles into the Riemar district. It was run down. There was evidence of crime, drug dealing and vice.
"I haven't been to a place like this in a few months," said With.
"I would never have thought you would visit places like this," said Arthur.
"I do missionary work in them," he blushed.
"I bet you do," said Arthur, "I bet they're mission you now!"
"Do you know where Rimbo's Bargain basement is?" inquired Arthur of a passer-by.
The untalkative Roughan pointed to a shop on the corner.
"Thank you," thanked Arthur.
Rimbo's Bargain Basement was a large premises. There was second hand furniture out on the pavement and an awning covered it from inclement weather patterns. Iron grilles lined the inside of the window and various items hung on hooks from them, hand blasters, hover phones, dump grenades. Through the window could also be seen further items of interest to collectors or mercenaries. Behind the counter stood a Roughan male.
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