Notes at the end

Chapter 2: The Plan

"I think she works fast." Wise said to his sister, Sipping on A Coffee From the next door as they look at the Newly opened Pharmacy on Sixth street. The Windows, while Clouded, had cute little stamped letters in them all saying the name of the new establishment.

"Git Higher industries." Belle said, looking slightly nervous about the storefront.

"Don't you think its a little… Misleading? Like You're likely to Get the wrong idea about the place?" Wise sipped harder, hand in his pocket.

"Well… Yeah? I guess? Though Its not like we're much different. Calling a Video Rental Store "Random" Play doesn't inspire faith that the Videos you're getting are either legit or the one you want." Belle points out, Shifting her weight on her feet slightly.

"I guess you're right. Wanna go in?"

"God bro Do we got to? I'm still feeling embarrassed over last time." Belle facepalms, as Wise pats her head.

"Eh She doesn't seem like the type to hold it over your head. C'mon. Let's see how she's doing. You might be able to pressure her into getting a membership card." Wise's Tone remains level, though there's a light level of Sibling Prodding in his voice, that Belle picks up on.

"Oh yeah right. I doubt even I can put on cute enough face for that. But fine, It won't kill me to try." The two walk into the shop, finding that its a nice mix of professional and clinical as well as Brutal, With some clear Piping even in PVC running what was likely colored Water through them at all times.
The two found that The owner- Izabelle was wearing the same Suit coat as the other day, only now with a smooth white Lab coat over it. She was squatting down, placing some bottles in shelves.

"Ah, If it isn't the siblings." Her tail slid smoothly across the floor as she stood up fully, towering over the two.

"Sorry I haven't come over recently, Been a bit busy if you haven't seen~" She clasped her hands together and closed her eyes, tilting her head ever so slightly as she continued.

"Though I promise I'll come over once I close down shop today, Mkay?"

"Oh, well we were really just coming to see how things were coming along, we had no Idea that you were already open." Wise said, as Belle butted in.

"But its so cool to see you work so hard to establish yourself here! Where ya From?" Belle's attitude shifted to a more positive one, adopting the same stance as Izabelle, keeping a smile on her face.

"Oh? Well I just come from a backwater part of the outer ring. I only moved here for school some time ago. But that's in the past. How about you Cuties?" Izabelle changed her stance and posture, crossing her arms under her chest and leaning her weight on one foot.

"Oh, well we've come from New Eridu pretty much our whole lives. No More or less about it." Wise answered, taking another strong sip of the coffee.

"Oh how fun. Well, Thank you two for coming by, But… Say, You two happen to find yourselves in a Hollow without a Carrot, Here-" Izabelle reached into her Cleavage and pulled out two Injectable Tubes, Filled with a Purplish-blue Liquid, handing one to a neutral Wise and another to a very flustered Belle.

"On the House. Stay safe Darlings. I need to get to work here but I'll stop by later, I promise." The Friendly facade wavers slightly as her phone goes off, the Siblings leaving, quietly putting the Vials in their pockets.

Izabelle waved them off, sighing.

'Good kids it would seem. Let's hope that if they do ever need proxy work done or something they'll end up using my product. Spread the word that way. Time for some testing though.' Descending down to the basement, The more established Illegal manufacturing station being lit up by UV lights, highlighting Stains and potential Hazards, as well as acting as Artificial sunlight for the plants Potted in the corners.

She put on her Respirator and approached a small glass Kennel, Looking at the rats scurrying around in the cage.

"Well let's see how many of you die from the trials. Though I should probably put you all in the Hollow first. Let's see… I could hire a proxy, but that's too expensive currently. Or a good one at least. Besides, I'm not sure if many are willing to just take some lady to intentionally corrupt rats in a Hollow. Not exactly an ethical choice here. I'll just go tonight."

The numbered rats played with themselves, not a care in the world for anything but eating and entertaining themselves.

Izabelle almost envied them.

The ring of a bell as the door opened to the shop alerted Her as she put the respirator off and ascended, finding a few Kids looking around, all chatting and not so-subtly playing Hooky.

'Not exactly my ideal customer base even for my legal stuffs.'

Though the Shark Thiren girl with the rest of them placed a Bottle of Headache Medicine on the counter.
"Do you happen to have Any daytime Energy Medicine? I got a Part time Job So I'm tired a lot. Just want to remedy that." She asked. Izabelle chuckled and gave a toothy smile.

"Let me look for you hun. And you don't need to give me an explanation~" The customer service voice, forced as it sounded seemed to calm the girl down some, the tired look in her eye seeming grateful.

'I could give her Caffine Pills, though she's like what- 20 at the oldest? Probably doesn't need Taurine either… This might be a good opportunity to try out the Food-grade etheric matter on a person that isn't me with some basic energy supplements.' The dark thought poked at the back of her mind as she considered her options. The analytical side winning over the Moral.

"Let me grab something from the stock Darlin, i'll be right back." Izabelle said to the Customer, heading down to grab the etheric matter, Popping open the Lid to a basic Energy supplement and using a mixer to Incorporate the Two, Forming a fine, somewhat sparkly powder.
Heading back up, Izabelle rang the girl up and said:

"This is just some Standard Energy supplement, Take a tablespoon and Mix it in with a drink of your choice, Nothing Carbonated, You should be feeling much more energy throughout the day."

'I'll have to see if I can keep tabs on her. If It works, She'll likely be back for more or to ask what the brand is about.'

The Shark Girl paid for the items and was swiftly dragged away by her friends.

It was a couple of days before anything remotely interesting happened.
That being as Izabelle was surfing the Inter-Knot She came across a post.

Anon: What's a good street to live on? I've considered ninth, But its too pricey for me. I really just want a place to settle down with a family.

Anon(2): Thirteenth. Its got a great view of the Downtown City scape!

Fresh&Clean : LOL Anon2 Is trying to kill OP it would seem. Thirteenth Got swallowed into a hollow Like yesterday!

RiduRise: If you're looking for affordable but nice I'd suggest seventh and Sixth street. Seventh Is pretty suburban, though a bit out of the way as far as walking is concerned from anything major. Same with Sixth, though sixth has a far better atmosphere and nice Locally-owned business. The only chain being a Coff Cafe. Its even got a video Store with Nice Repute!
AlakaBLAM: Right, Sixth street is a little Ghetto as far as the people, but Crime-Free as far as Eridu Goes, if a little underdeveloped. It only recently got a Pharmacy like, Last week.

Raeder29: Oh yeah, I got Some Cold supplements from there two days ago. Practically killed the Cold after the first day!

Phaekon: No Shit? I'll keep my eye out if I'm in the area. Wonder if they sell Stuff that's good even in Hollows.

The Conversation became Dull after that, though Izabelle was Ecstatic.

'A little conversation! Let's Fucking go! Its only about the legal stuff, Which is probably good. Though I should probably put myself out there more.'

Going to her profile, She outfitted it with an actual proper Picture of her Respirator and a description of services:
"Hollow Drug Supplier."

Sitting up a bit, She scrolls around some more, Finding a post from the previous day, a Job nobody yet accepted.

(Purchase): Supplies needed.
I'm a Logistics specialist in the Mountain Lion gang. Proud as We are we still need supplies. Not all details can be relayed, But I need 2 Standard Crates of Anti-Corruption Serum and Sedatives. Muscle Relaxants and Nerve Suppressors Would be appreciated, however unnecessary. More pay For more Supplies.

Izabelle Debated a moment, looking into the discussion to see if she can gather more info.

(Anon): Mountain Lions? Hard pass for me, I suggest everyone else does too. They're bad news even for gangs.

(Resistance_Mann): Any opportunities to deal outside the Hollow?

(M0untan4Eva) (OP): No. Hollow Delivery is required.

Izabelle stared at the screen, Looking at her Stock List, Finding that she had about half of what was required at the moment, enough material to make the rest as well as Already having the Nerve suppressors and Muscle relaxants

'I can't exactly choose to be picky here. Let's see if they still need them.'
(Lolita): I'm up. Give the Deets.

She stepped away, Suiting up to make the product, Quickly getting to work on the Food-grade refined Serums and Sedatives.

'If they're superior to standard serums, they'll have to put in a good word for me.' She got a DM from the OP, as she looked over at her account while waiting for the mixing to finish.

M0untan4Eva: We'll set up a Contact for you to lead you to us then. 80K Dennies for each crate and another 10K For the Muscle relaxants and Suppressors. We'll meet on Friday?

Lolita: How about 75% the standard rate and I throw in an Extra Crate of Serum. I can guarantee you that you won't find better quality.

Izabelle bargained, finishing up the creation of the Product.

M0untan4Eva: Deal. Meet the Contact at the Ballet Twins overlook on Friday at 9PM.

The conversation ended there, As Izabelle's heart raced.

"An actual Sale. Job at that. Fuck yeah!"
Izabelle celebrated a little, Having two days until the Meetup.
'I guess I can see my Rats in The Hollow too, Get the Data on them.' She finished her business for the day, Going to sleep excited and content.

Fun fact: Mountain Lion screeches sound like women being tortured. Not exactly something I want to name my Gang after to be honest.