"We've only met twice, and you're already giving me a task, making me complete it in exchange for information. It's like..."
"Like someone in a fairy tale giving a Warrior a quest?"
The Blue Eyes girl smiled. The wind stirred the loose black strands by her ears, and she reached up to tuck them behind one ear.
"I've lived in this city for a very, very long time. You'll unexpectedly see me in many places from now on. How about this? I'll add some rewards for you."
She tilted her head slightly to the left.
"Every time you see me in the city, I can tell you something about this city that you don't know. Is that acceptable?"
"Of course it is. That's almost too generous for me. Lady, have we met before?"
Shade asked suspiciously. The girl in long lace gloves narrowed her eyes and covered her mouth with a smile.
"You really are interesting, Mr. Watson. Is that your technique for striking up a conversation with an unfamiliar girl? That line went out of fashion fifty years ago. There are five tasks in total, so go complete my first one. The location is right here on Herring Street. A young girl with an unfortunate life lives here. Find a way to help her."
"Who exactly? There should be more than one unfortunate girl living on this street."
"The Anchor will give you guidance."
She was still smiling as she spoke.
"Once you complete the task, I won't come looking for you. You'll need to find me. But you are forbidden from asking Curator for my address. Don't cheat."
Shade took out the anchor-shaped silver ornament he had thought was an ordinary item. Illustrious Miss lightly brushed it with her hand, and the anchor immediately glowed sea-blue.
Outlander, you