3. Things To Do
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"Brynjolf, what do you think of these new recruits?"
"Sorry, lass. I've got important things to do. We'll talk later."
Ta'aj shrugged. "Sooner you than me. Not a problem."
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"And the frog says, 'It all started with a pimple on my bum.'"
The cistern rang with laughter and Etienne was offered a congratulatory round. Ta'aj waved at Brynjolf to come over.
"Come on, have a seat, night-brother."
"Sorry, lass. I've got important things to do. We'll talk later."
"Really? Well, okay then."
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"Brynjolf, could you pass me the salt?"
"Sorry, lass-"
Ta'aj's left eye twitched.
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"You know, last time I looked I was the Guild-Master. At your instigation, you may recall."
"Lass, I'm sorry-"
The Khajit lashed her tail in exasperation. "What happened to, 'whatever you need me for, I'll be here'?"
"I really do have important things to do. I promise, we'll talk later."
Ta'aj eyed him narrowly for a moment.
"You're just shining me off, aren't you?"
"I wouldn't do that, lass."
"Because it's pretty obvious you're just sitting there dangling your feet in the cistern."
"Things! Important! Later!"
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