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Just because Maverick was a scientist and a scribe, didn't mean he had nobody after him. The greediness of scientists were the sole reason Maverick avoided working with them as much as possible. Most wanted to exploit him, use him for their own benefit. They only wanted the fame and power they received from being 'intelligent and wise'. There was no doubt about it that he himself is a target. A target to many. But how is it possible that he somehow managed to leave no traces behind him? It's as if *Multiple* People were mixed up in his tracks. No, *Thousands*.

✦•┈๑ "Indeed, you've piqued my interest. And as for it being in a good way, well, let's just say you've sparked my curiosity."

Tagging along with a wanted criminal was definitely one of the things Maverick didn't expect himself to do, it's something he'd never do if the circumstances were even a bit different. Though this was a special situation, an exception he could make despite the risks coming from being with them. 

✦•┈๑ "Don't worry. Even if we do get into trouble, I have my ways of getting out of it. How long do you think I've been travelling around Ambrosia despite knowing what I'm not supposed to? You'd be surprised how many swords and arrows would be pointing at you." 

Maverick definitely didn't look like the type to be a fighter. The way he holds himself, his demeanor and way of acting was far from those of combatants. It indeed screamed of nobility, one that could pressure even the highest class of nobles just with their presence if they wanted. Maverick smirked at the thought of being among those rotten people, the cause for the disappearance of his ***Mother***.

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Choosing what to eat or snack on could be easy for some, while also difficult for others. Personally for Maverick, it would be a fresh piece of baked pastry. It may not be that special to other but to Maverick? He'd stop even his research for a piece. Though, what would the witch like? Considering her fiery nature, maybe something that would burn your tongue? Or perhaps something that only the most daring would eat? Something like that would indeed be hard to find, it'll be a while before they find something suitable for their tastes.

✦•┈๑ "If I'm not mistaken, I did hear you wanted to eat the... Spiced pepper grilled squid skewers back then? I may have something that you would like in place of that"

Putting a hand up to his chin in thought, he honestly didn't have a clue were to actually get something like that. Though, he did find a way to combine multiple prepared ingredients that would ultimately make something... Decent for the witch. If his theory was correct at least. 

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Now that he thought about it, if the rest of the crew is somewhat like the witch he is tagging along with now, them just walking around the city would definitely be possible. Highly likely even now that only a select few would truly recognize them including Maverick. What if the crew had a hidden sign that could easily be recognized by its members and not by others? If so, he would probably able to track some of them down and lead the witch to them. He'll have to ask her if the really have a sign that they could follow.

"A small question while we're on our way, does your crew... If I may know, have a secret signature or sign that they use? It'd be a lot easier for me to track them down for you if that's so, I understand if you don't want me to know."

Giving out important information to a strange you just met wouldn't be a wise and logical choice. The reward needed to outweigh the information given because otherwise it would truly be for nothing. Maverick would neve make that mistake again, not after what happened in the **Past**.
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Shirley
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 𝕷𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖘

`"Can't deny that the feeling's mutual, San."`

Subconsciously, her palm crept back up to the side of her neck, underneath the ruby curls. Recalling how his hand hovered above her shoulder and *She hadn't detected the approach.*

It had been a fleeting gesture, not even a touch, yet she couldn't shake off the weight of his presence. The proximity. It might've been a kind of magic essence for escapism, that it left the redhead wondering what other sorts of methods he knows. 

`"You're not supposed to? Hol' on. Are you supposed to be a famous guy? Is Maverick your alias?"` Anastacia raised a brow, as humor surfaced from the redhead upon faking a news report delivery. `"𝘔𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘒𝘢𝘻𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪!"` 

For what she assumed as noble, Maverick didn't look the type to be sneaking around. How could he explore unspotted with the eye catching appearance– especially the height, the height so annoyingly distinctive seeing as her forehead was only by his shoulder level. 

 *Just what have you done to the extent of having swords and arrows by your throat?*

`"Don't sweat it. That kind of food is easier to cook than to find. But I like grilled stuff, it has more flavor than being fried on a pan. If you got other things to recommend, I don't see why I shouldn't try it– it's your treat after all,"` she chuckled, followed by a mischievous look: `"Just to warn you, I got a big appetite, you sure you got enough for my plate?"`

When San mentioned a sign or symbol, her mind raced with possibilities. A distant memory resurfaced as it glimpsed the locations the crew used to hang around. Should she begin her search by retracing those last known whereabouts?
Marty
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"Don't worry, I've got plenty to satisfy even the biggest appetites. Consider your plate well-covered."

Just how much money would Maverick actually carry on person? You'd be wondering how he would've gotten it in the first place if you knew that he was a traveler. One that not too many people know about as well, was he trading something in return for funding? Probably, Maverick does have a lot of information at hand. People pay an incredible sum just to gain information about their contenders.

"Grilled? Understandable. Properly grilling meat or vegetables is one of the first things many travelers learn about when it comes to food. Aside from boiling, creating a fire is indeed easy of you know the method behind it."

He noticed that he was talking too much for just a simple topic as 'grilling' and decided to stop after finishing his sentence. Did somebody ask? Probably not but he wasn't going to comment about it himself nor would he apologize for it, he didn't do anything wrong in that sense. Though, there was truth in what she said. Cooking for yourself is indeed better since only you know yourself the best, unless you're some lazy noble that cries when their servants can't spoon feed them like a baby.

"How about putting something together ourselves, surely you know a couple of recipes that you use to cook food? Unless you really wanna rely on someone else's competence to give you something good to eat, not that these people are bad at cooking food of course."

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A pirate crew without an insignia? Now that's interesting since all of them on the seas have had one at some point. Even if you were a target to many, you'd at least have one to leave behind. Even if the land knew your name, it'd be logical to let people know who it was after conquering a battle. Well, Maverick wouldn't know since the situation they were in are different that all those other pirates. Rising against the odds was truly commendable, as well as inspiring to a few.

"No problem. Even I need some time to think when it comes to tracing people with no leads. Though, I can understand it if 'thinking' isn't your strong suit. You seem like the type to act before you think."

He teased her with a grin on his face, that smug look on his face would annoy even his closest of acquaintances. It was amusing to joke around with someone that could respond in equal to say the least. Having walked around earth long enough, Maverick knew such an encounter could be considered a 'gift'. A gift that allowed him to relax and let go of whatever troubles he was facing. Not that he would ever talk about them with someone though, it's something that he wil keep secret until it is no longer needed.

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