14.1 : Destiny got a job!

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Destiny is holding a used cooking pan and is distinctly pleased with herself.

“You look very pleased.”

“Yes I am Watch, yes I am. We have a job! And we are being paid for it. I’ve never had a paying job before, it’s sooooo cool.” Says Destiny beaming with pride.

“Eh, that’s what you think just happened?” Watch asked, sarcastically.

“Yeah. Didn’t you hear that old man? He said if we help him and his family claim back this winery, then he will pay us. That’s what a job is Watch, you do something and get paid for it. It’s ok, you probably probably don’t know anything about jobs since you’re an Imp.”

“I’m not even going to comment on that. Anyway, you do know that he said he didn’t have anything to pay you, right? That he lost all his money thanks to the monsters taking his winery.” Watch corrected.

“Yeah...” Destiny explained in a slow and deliberate way just like she would to a child Tabaxi back home, “... and so he said that we could take whatever we find in here as payment. Why are you rolling on the floor?”

Watch seems barely able to talk from a sudden fit of laughter.

“Di... Didn’t you... wait.” Watch took a deep breath to steady himself.

“Didn’t you see the shock of that man’s face when you kept asking him about payment? It doesn’t matter what he said, what he really meant was - if you really insist taking advantage of a man in need, then go ahead and rob me of everything I own you heartless Cat!”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about taking advantage and robbing, but it’s just like you said, he gave us permission to take everything here. And this is a BIG winery. I can’t believe we are getting paid so much on our very first job. We are going to be rich and can buy Hoskgak and Serenity all the weapons they want! This is all so exciting!”

“Perhaps I was wrong. Serving for you will be great fun after all! So what are you doing with that cooking pan?”

“I’m taking it. It’s our payment.”

“You know that’s worth literally nothing.”

“It’s metal Watch, it’s going to be worth something. I’m going to take everything metal here. Come here, help me with that door knob.”

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