—me I’ll add a few gold bars.”

Another thing Ester was well aware of, that assassination is a pricey thing. For situations like this, she would have a briefcase full of cash waiting for the hire.
Taking her cigar out of her mouth, she gestured towards a table inside her manor, where the briefcase lie.

“500K. And if you impress—

—hand over to Juri. A picture of a wealthy looking man with a scowl on his face, his name written in the blank space underneath.

“This is who I need you to kill.”

A low disgruntled hum sounded from the boss as she continued to look Juri over. As inconvenient as it was, she will let the behavior slide for now, if Juri was someone who needed a reason to show respect then so be it.

“Fine.”

She reached into her suit jacket, and pulled out a single photo to—

—their psychology.

And don’t make any assumptions. I hired you because I am a busy woman, I have other things to take care of. Curious that you mock me for it when I’m the one paying you.”

The mob boss was no stranger to not-so-lady-like mannerisms, after all she was here wearing a suit and taking drags from a cigar.
A cloud of smoke passed over her lips before speaking again.

“I always ask for a name upon first introduction, even if I already know it. It gives me a glimpse into—

@variableweapons.bsky.social

Intro: “You look like a child’s doll, and you will be broken just as easily.”

Victory: “Hmph, I have better things to do than tinker with sentient toys.”

The other made herself comfortable.

“Tell me your name, assassin, then we’ll talk business.”

Her voice was firm and authoritative, making it clear that she was not to be crossed.

This was something else she expected, she knew that an assassin looking to prove their worth would show off by sneaking past security, even if it was intentionally lighter than normal.

“There is hardly a need for security when I’m around.”

Eyes of fiery orange watched closely as—

—no trouble at all.
Would @sinfulsadism.bsky.social live up to these expectations? There was only one way to find out now.

“It’s an American thing don’t worry about it.”

//IM SORRY BUT THIS NEARLY SENT ME INTO A COUGHING FIT 😭

@magnumtsubame.bsky.social

Intro: “heh, just can’t get enough of me, can you little ninja?”

Victory: “What a shame. Perhaps you’d be better off being a full time barista.”

Her orange eyes flickered like flame, irritated that this guy had the audacity.
Slowly, she strode towards him.

“For what purpose…”