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((The Mon/Wen/Fri Double -- page 1 of 2))
Surprisingly and frustratingly, it had thus far proven rather difficult to confirm which side all the servants in the city belonged to. Whoever they were, they were keeping a low profile while their reapers scoured the city.

That information alone, however, suggested that it probably wasn't Abolish, as they had a tendency to be rather loud and obnoxious wherever they went, but that was no guarantee. Raul had heard of certain Abolish sects with more self-control than the typical rabble.

But then again, given Ridgemark's reputation as a land of debauched excess, self-control seemed like a thing unlikely to be found here. Indeed, the triplets' strategy was to not employ that very much at all.

Mid-morning, Raul found his brother Adan sitting at yet another slot machine, chatting happily away with the rather buxom brunette in a sequined dress who was sitting at the adjacent machine.

The woman did a double take when she noticed Raul approaching, which made Adan turn to look at him.

"Hey! Mornin', bro. Sleep well?" Adan's bright smile had charmed many a woman over these last few weeks.

But of course, Raul had the same smile, himself. "Oh, yeah, man. Like a log." He slapped his hand down on his brother's shoulder and turned his attention to the woman next to him. "And who is this gorgeous creature you're talking to? Introduce me, bro!"

"Bro, no way. I found her first."

Raul ignored him and put his hand forward. "I'm Raul. Great to meet'cha."

She still seemed a little awestruck by the sight of them both there, but after a moment, she smiled and shook his hand. "I'm Carla."

"Ooh, are you Intarian?" said Raul.

"You could tell?" she said.

His smile widened. "An educated guess, based on your name and that beautiful complexion of yours."

That earned a dainty blush from her.

Adan stood up and wrapped his arm around Raul's shoulder, still all smiles as usual, though. "So what brings you here, bro? Anything I can help with?"