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"I'm Naomi, by the way. I guess we'll be working together." The Asian woman said in a sugary voice. She had sounded so scornful as she remarked on the other guy's old clothes, making the winged man feel a wave of empathy. He knew what that felt like. For a moment, Ezra lost his voice as he pondered on how to reply. She sounded so sweet now. And it wasn't like attractive women talked to him every day. So he settled for a cheerful smile and nodded. Her jacket was really red. Ezra didn't think he'd ever worn that color before. Way too eye catching. He preferred neutral, dark colors.

"Assuming we're not dead by sundown, we're booked as entertainment. This is an expensive venue. Seats sell for thousands, if not more. If all goes well, we'll be paid well; even the down could cover a nice dress or two. So consider it a gift. A reason to trust us."

She certainly didn't speak like a little girl, Ezra mused, straightening out his slightly stiff shoulders. Yet, he couldn't help feeling a twinge of wariness at the thought of being someones "entertainment." It wasn't even as if the idea was foreign to him. He recorded songs online, sold his little paintings. That was all entertainment. But here, he was going to be in front of apparently super rich people. Who knew what they'd try to do with him... or how much they'd offer to 'buy' him. He shrugged the thought away mentally. Ezra disliked worrying, it just filled his head with negative thoughts. He already agreed to this, so he might as well see it out to the end.

"So," Elsie tilted her head a bit, the grin almost as wide as her face, "Store-hopping it is? I say we get out of this place. It's dark in here. Besides, we can use the opportunity to get to know each other better. Fate knows, we'll have to."

Ezra really adored children. She looked so excited as she happily made her way out. It made him smile. And turning to the three people near him he relaxed his shoulders and grinned. "Guess we're getting new clothes! I'm Ezra by the way. And yes, I can actually fly." He added the last part before anyone posed the question. It was the most highest asked question he had ever received. He followed the little girl out with a pep in his step.