The acrid smell of burning oil stung the woman’s nostrils as she walked down the street. Tiah was certainly used to machines, her life centered around them, but this was the smell of machinery that was ready to break down. She let out a sigh. It was a shame to see people treat technology without respect. And, of course, when the machine breaks down, those persons blame others for it instead of their own carelessness.

But that doesn’t have anything to do with me. She just finds the technology. Let others deal with selling it to the public. Which was why the Salvager was walking down this dilapidated area. Someone wanted to see what she had managed to find and was willing to pay for anything good or interesting. Not that it would be much money but, a paycheck was a paycheck, regardless.

Tiah turned down into the alley that lead to the merchant’s shop just in time to see what was apparently the end of some brawl. The victorious man straightened and the woman took a step back. He’s... huge! The axe and hammer he was carrying certainly added to his ferocious appearance. Glancing down at the unconscious man and then back up, she laid both hands on the grips of her pistols. The human stared at the elf, trying not to let her fear be completely obvious, “Look, I just want through.”

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Wake up, lose your hesitation. Wake up, it's time for us to realize.
Wake up, show appreciation. Wake up, it's time for us to realize.
[Set by Azure Guardian.]
[Tiah Rivers]