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## Synopsis

Ori tells Crow why they should be part of The Streetcrows.

GOD, THAT FACE..... WHAT ARE YOU *BECOMING* RIGHT NOW????

Ori (To Narrator): someone who's about to lay down a **great** argument, is what

* Ori should say..."My lack of magical abilities might seem like a hinderance, but you will not regret having me. I'm small, the smallest one around here it would seem. That's good. I'm agile and know how to get around. I'm also quite familiar with a lock, a useful tool for anyone to add to their arsenal. Now, I save the best for last. I trust you heard of Atlas. I'm the CEO's heir. I've been trying to find my sister for a long time now. I need your help and I know my connection can benefit you."

* "i think i've demonstrated courage and loyalty. i also have money, and knowledge of the industry." Pull out the bag of gems.

* Show Crow the bag of gems.

### Panel 2

Ori: (you're gonna love this) i doubt you have anyone else who could provide these... as i'm sure you can tell even at a **glance,** these gemstones are **uncut** and **untreated.** ...of course that makes their market value... **priceless.**

ori, attributes:

\*lockpick

\*sneaky

\*courageous

\*loyal

**\*wealthy**

### Panel 3

THE ATLAS CORPORATION HAS COMPLETE MARKET CONTROL OVER THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF GEMS. GEMSTONES ARE USED BY THOSE WITH MAGIC TO ENCHANT OBJECTS. BY BINDING THE GEM TO YOURSELF WITH BLOOD, YOU MAY CHANNEL MAGIC THROUGH THE STONE. BY USING A GEMSTONE WITH A WEAPON, A PERSON'S GIFT CAN BE AMPLIFIED AND FOCUSED BEYOND ITS NORMAL LIMITS. OF COURSE, **GEMSTONES SOLD IN STORES HAVE BEEN TREATED AND CUT TO DULL THEIR MAGICAL OUTPUT.**

### Panel 4

NOW YOU GOT EVERYONE'S ATTENTION, FOR SURE! THEY KNOW JUST AS WELL AS YOU THAT EVEN THIS SINGLE ROCK IS WORTH MORE THAN THEIR LIVES/

**RAW CLUSTER: AMETHYST**

KNOWN FOR ITS PURE POWER, AMETHYST IS A POPULAR PARTNER FOR OFFENSIVE GIFTS. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS. OFTEN BANNED IN FIGHTING RINGS.

Crow: Are those... really real?

### Panel 5

Ori: of course! all Atlas gems are geniuine! that's our 100% guarantee, or your money back.

YOU BECAME A SALES REP??? YOU'RE NOT SELLING ANYTHING!!!!

Ori: so, if yo don't mind... what stone do you use?

Crow: Citrine....

Ori: nice one let's see...

### Panel 6

Ori: something like this for you, then? ...and then there's plenty more where that came from

**RAW FRAGMENT: CITRINE**

MORE FOCUSED THAN AMETHYST, CITRINE ALLOWS FOR FINER PRECISION CONTROL WHILE RETAINING THE POWER. MORE VERSATILE THAN MOST GEMS IN THE SAME PRICE RANGE.

Crow: I dunno...

Lioness: ...Crow. I can vouch for Magpie's loyalty, I told you about that.

Crow: Right.

Lioness: But I definitely think you should ask Opossum to check if these gems are legit.

Crow: mm.

### Panel 7

CLATTER

Ori: !

Crow: Opossum, are you in the kitchen? Could you come over here for a bit?

Opossum: ?

### Panel 9

Ori: h-hi

.....THEY'RE EVEN SMALLER THAN YOU.....

Crow: Hi buddy! This is Magpie. They brought in some gems and we need to find out if they're real. D'you think you can help?

Opossum (Signing): YES

### Panel 10

Crow: So, Magpie. If you'll allow it, I want Opossum to check the gemstones and see if they're genuine. If Opossum says they are, I want to try one out for myself. What do you say?

WHAT'S WITH THAT SMUG EXPRESSION

### Caption

NO, SERIOUSLY, WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS. :>c MY ASS

IN ANY CASE. TRUST CROW?