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POSTED ON Nov 10, 2022 16:30:50 GMT
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On a more brisk than usual day in November, Yumi traveled the short distance from Slateport City to its northerly neighbor, Mauville, for very specific business. Taking a taxi, she arrived at a very peculiar shop within the indoor city that stood out like a sore thumb amid the more modern architecture surrounding it. Fraser's Fine Goods, said the sign.[break][break]

Yumi hesitated before entering. She had never been inside an antique shop and had no idea what to expect; moreover, she did not know what sort of man the owner was. Her roommate had described him as a 'dreamboat' but offered no other hints. Considering the sort of men Mei spent her time with, Yumi wondered what, exactly, constituted a 'dreamboat' in the other woman's mind.[break][break]

Absently, Yumi twirled the golden ring around her left index finger. Designed for a woman's hand, it nevertheless bore a wide, flat face engraved with her family's crest: a stylized chrysanthemum in full bloom, surrounded by a solid, circular border. Then she gave a small exhale and walked through the front door.[break][break]

"Hello?" she called out, her eyes sweeping what she could see of the interior, seeking the proprietor of the store.



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The chiming of the bell caused Girard to look up - or, rather, down - from where he was re-organizing the top shelf of his prized antique clock display. With a fluid, distinguished grace, the pawnbroker stepped down from the short ladder, and turned to face the front of his store.[break][break]
The woman who had entered was a striking figure - long, jet black hair, deep azure eyes, and pale, flawless skin. Jewelry glittered from her ears and neck, and the clothing she wore was finely made, clearly expensive. Though he immediately thought her beautiful, the way she carried herself reminded Girard of a lioness prowling into somebody else's den. Alert, suspicious, judging. Ready to defend her right to claim whatever she so pleased. It was the sort of callous confidence bordering on arrogance that - in Girard's experience - nearly always hide something softer and more vulnerable underneath.[break][break]
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"Hello," Girard smoothly answered her inquiry, coming into view. "Here to buy, or here to sell?" His smile was an invitation.



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Upon the man's entrance, Yumi automatically assumed he was the proprietor. Her sharp gaze conducted a brief review of his appearance, noting that his clothing was tailored exactly to his figure and that his accessories — shoes, belt, tie, watch — were all of fine make. Satisfied, she set her initial opinion of him higher than average on her personal scale.[break][break]

"I'm selling," the woman replied, rummaging in her bag for a small jewelry box, its surface covered in a rich, dark red velvet. Manicured fingers painted with nail polish of a slightly brighter red pried open the box, revealing a pair of earrings. They were identical, each one sporting a large blue sapphire surrounded by smaller diamonds in an elegant pattern.[break][break]

Yumi had debated long and hard about selling this particular pair of earrings. She had received them as a gift from her grandfather on her eighteenth birthday. He had declared her a woman then, and women deserved diamonds. And a part of Yumi, sentimental fool that she was, was loath to let go of such a precious gift from the man who had doted on her when her own parents had not.[break][break]

But she needed the money. Badly. And each earring alone cost at least 20,000 PD.



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Girard walked up to the woman and reached out to gently grasp her wrist in his larger, calloused hand, turning it slightly so he could get a full view of the earrings she held. He took them from her with his other hand - respectfully, as one might pluck a piece of fruit so as to not damage the branch - then let go of her. As he pulled away, however, a ring on her left index finger caught his eye, the blooming chrysanthemum tickling the back of his mind with a hint of familiarity.[break][break]
A family crest? He wracked his brain. Where had he seen that symbol before?[break][break]
The earrings were in astonishingly good condition. These were not a pair of forgotten heirlooms, left to gather dust in a closet, but jewels that saw regular use. Judging by her immaculate appearance, he figured that she took good care of all of her accessories. He could see the conflict in her expression, though she did well to hide it. She did not want to give up these earrings, but she also needed to - but then again, this was not particularly telling in and of itself. Most people in desperate need of a cash loan did not want to be in such a position.[break][break]
"You are far from home, Miss Hasegawa," Girard commented idly, his mind having successfully landed on the only family he knew of that used the chrysanthemum as its emblem. He had instantly known what the earrings were worth, but he examined them a moment longer, waiting to see how she would react.[break][break]
After all, a scion of Johto's most powerful crime family in need of emergency cash was a curious anomaly, indeed.



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When the man took her wrist in his hand, Yumi almost wrenched it right back out. How dare he, a total stranger, touch her? But he was too fast, taking the box of earrings and letting go of her wrist before she could withdraw. The heat of his fingers against her skin lingered, uncomfortable and vexing.[break][break]

As the man examined the earrings more closely, Yumi turned away, taking in the shop's interior with its shelves chock full of random knick knacks. Yet, shockingly, the way everything was arranged exuded a sense of order, giving her the impression that the proprietor knew exactly where everything was. No space looked or felt cramped, and upon closer inspection of the nearest shelf, Yumi could not find a single speck of dust.[break][break]

Despite his unwanted invasion of her personal space, which had knocked him down several pegs on her personal opinion scale, she could not help but feel a begrudging admiration for the condition in which he kept his store.[break][break]

His sudden use of her surname snapped Yumi out of her thoughts. She whirled to face him, her arms crossed over her chest — a protective, defensive posture.[break][break]

"How do you know who I am?" she demanded, immediately wary. Then she comprehended the rest of his comment and its implications: he knew information about her family. Where they lived, at the very least. "Why the fuck do you care?"



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A temper hotter than a Torkoal’s shell, Girard observed, expression remaining neutral as she threw her tantrum.[break][break]
Handling the earrings with the care they deserved, he pulled a small magnifying glass from his pocket that he often used for appraisals. He peered into it, assessing each earring. He did not really need the confirmation - he had not seen sapphires worth this much in ages - but he was ever a man of protocol. Routines mattered, after all, and all humans were failable. Himself included.[break][break]
”Care?” He asked curiously, voice smooth, a stark contrast to her sharp tone. ”You assign too strong a sentiment to what was merely an observation. I am not accusing you of anything, Miss Hasegawa.” His eyes flicked up to meet hers, amused. She looked ready to swipe at him with her claws.[break][break]
”You bear the chrysanthemum crest of the Hasegawa family on your left index finger,” He added by way of explanation, looking back down at the earrings. ”It is an unmistakable symbol, to those in certain circles.”[break][break]
The Hasegawas had little power in Hoenn. Though they rivaled Rocket in Johto - at least in Goldenrod - Rocket called the shots in Hoenn, and very few competitor criminal organizations stood against them. Girard was one of the people who made sure of that, after all. Did she understand that? How new was she to the region?



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Not accusing her of anything? Yumi knew better than that. All people sought a means of control over others, any kind of leverage they could use to gain the advantage. It is what her family taught her and displayed in practice time and time again.[break][break]

@girard was a pawnbroker — in other words, an opportunist. He found value in other people's trash and arranged deals for others, both legal and illicit. How was she supposed to believe his comment was 'mere observation' when, in fact, he was likely trying to figure out how to put this knowledge to his gain?[break][break]

"So what if I do?" Yumi replied with a haughty scoff and a toss of her hair. "So what if I am far from home? None of that is your business." She pointed imperiously at the earrings in his hand. "That is."



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Girard deferred, returning his attention to the earrings. was a volatile woman, it seemed, and though Girard found himself curiously drawn to pushing her buttons - a game he had not realized he would enjoy playing - she had come to him for a reason (a business transaction, specifically) and he had no intentions of tarnishing his reputation by ignoring her request.[break][break]
"I can loan you 30,000 PD for the set," He offered, tone returning to a professional formality. "With a special introductory interest rate of 3% for the first year, paid out monthly. The rate doubles after the first year, but will remain fixed at 6% for a maximum of three years. After that...well, your earrings will be forfeit, if the loan is not repaid." He paused, glancing back down at the immaculate sapphires fastened to each earring. They sparkled in the low light of the shop.[break][break]
"However, if you would like to sell the earrings outright, I can give you 40,000 PD. No interest, no payments." The earrings were well worth the 40,000 but Girard knew his trade: it was far better for a customer to sell an item rather than pawn it, but folks were often sentimental. Girard was glad for it, as it was in his best interest to loan for less and turn a profit through interest payments.[break][break]
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Yumi had expected the offer of a loan to precede the offer to buy. Though she was not well versed with the business of pawn shops, she understood those were her options, and that one was ultimately far more lucrative for the pawnbroker than the other.[break][break]

People taking advantage over others — that was exactly how the world worked.[break][break]

She lowered her gaze to the earrings in their box, cradled delicately in the proprietor's hand. She remembered the sheer delight that had filled her when she'd opened the box to discover the earrings within. Her grandfather's smile had been proud the first time she'd worn them.[break][break]

But he was the same man who had refused to support her against her parents. Who had demanded that she simply submit to the politics that entrapped them.[break][break]

"I want to sell them," Yumi said decisively, her eyes flashing with defiance. Her tone brooked no argument. "I'll take the 40,000 now."



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It was not lost on Girard just how beautiful the earrings would look paired with Yumi's complexion, hair, and facial structure. They suited her perfectly, as if they had been crafted specifically for her. The look of defiance that flashed across her lovely face confirmed it. They had been gifted to her by someone special, and that person had most decidedly lost her favor.[break][break]
A woman who takes her grudges seriously, he inwardly mused.[break][break]
"Very well," He replied, tone even, expression neutral. If he was disappointed by her choice, he did not show it.[break][break]
As if telepathically summoned, a Galarian Mr. Mime appeared by Girard's side and Girard handed him the earrings. He scuttled off, returning a few moments later with a checkbook and a pen. Girard wrote out the amount of 40,000 PD, signed the check, slipped a receipt into his pocket, and handed her funds. The entire process took less than a handful of minutes, as if giving away large sums of money were as effortless for the pawnbroker as breathing or eating were.[break][break]
"It was a pleasure doing business with you, Miss. Hasegawa. Your earrings are in good hands."



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