Neopolitan was a woman of action, and the way she ran her affairs conveyed that message perfectly. She strolled out of the brothel with a satisfied look on her face, turning as she left.

"I'll see you later Sugar, take good care of the girls". With that, she left, walking down the sidewalk with a swing her in her step. Her parasol dangled, hanging from her arm if she should ever need it. Now, what was next? She decided she could use a nice stroll and continued walking down the crowded New York City sidewalk. Across the street near the corner of a crosswalk was a group of street performers, playing trendy music while one of them danced. The dancer caught Neopolitan's eyes. She knew the streets very well, and hadn't ever seen this person before. On top of that, the dancer was very beautiful, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and caught the eye of most passerby's, though Neopolitan could not for the life of her actually tell if it was a he or she. She walked closer, crossing the street to better spectate. Soon after arriving to the scene, the song was over, and the small audience that had gathered clapped and cheered, handing out small donations to the group. The leader split of the earnings fairly, as far as Neopolitan could tell, and the dancer left after collecting their share. Neopolitan followed at a distance, as the dancer disappeared into an alley way. Neopolitan didn't give up, turning the corner as well. The dancer however, had known they were being followed, and stood, ready for a confrontation. No words were spoken at first.

"Hello", Neopolitan greeted, "I'm sorry for following you, you just seemed so interesting". The Dancer looked behind Neopolitan, as if expecting more trouble, but upon seeing none, relaxed a bit.

"Sorry, I thought you were…someone else", the dancer replied.

"No no, it's fine, I'm Neopolitan, but most people on the streets call me Neo".

"My name is also Neo", the Dancer replied. Neopolitan gave a boggled look followed by a giggle.

"Well it's a small world after all, she said extending her gloved hand. Neo gave it a pathetic shake. Neopolitan merely smiled politely at it. "My name is Neopolitan Torchwick".

"Mine is Lancewick"

"How peculiar", Neopolitan replied. Meeting someone with such a similar name really was perplexing. "Well I enjoyed your performance greatly. I'd like to make my own donation". Neo shook her head.

"No, I don't need your green paper but thanks"

"No I insist. If you will, do you have a place to stay?" Neo nodded. "Where", Neopolitan asked.

"Places", Neo replied with a shrug.

"I run a lot of places here that could put you up, even for a little bit", Neopolitan offered, "There's Sugar's Brothel-"

"I know that place", Neo replied enthusiastically, "Sugar is nice, and the nice ladies there help fix me up for my street performances".

"Oh", Neopolitan replied, surprised, "Well…you are welcome to stay there as long as you want". She thought for a few moments. "But I would like to invite you over to my place for dinner". Neo didn't seem to know how to respond. "It'll be good", Neopolitan said enticingly, "I'm having Italian prepared tonight, and you look like you could use a bite to eat". Neo continued to think, but eventually nodded.

"Ok, thank you".

"Oh, it's no problem", she replied, "It gets lonely at the manor and I enjoy the charity and company".

"Manor?"

"Yes, Ice Cream Estate"

"Oh, yes the girls mentioned it. You have big meals there for them sometimes?" Neopolitan nodded. "I like to take care of my girls", she replied.

"They like to talk about how nice you are to them", Neo replied.

"Well the previous owner of the business wasn't exactly a sweetheart so any change was bound to be good change", Neopolitan replied, "Now the business runs smooth, clean, and everyone's a bit happier". She pulled a hundred dollar bill from her little purse, firmly placing it in Neo's hand. "Keep it. I won't take no for an answer on that". Neo frowned a bit but obeyed. "Do you have another performance today?"

"Later tonight"

"Ok good. I'd love to watch after our dinner. Shall we get going?"

"Um…can I do some stuff first?", Neo asked.

"Sure, can I tag along", Neopolitan replied. Neo nodded. "Where to?"

"There's a boutique I like to visit".

"It wouldn't happen to be the one by the china shop?"

"It is", Neo replied.

"Wonderful, I love that place".