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Sully's Watch

I walk up to the one story house with its meager front yard with a spring in my step. From its outward appearance I knew I wasn’t going to make any money off this visit, but I had done rather well for myself recently so that didn’t matter, the smile would be enough. I rapped on the thick wooden door and took a step back so that whoever answered  wouldn’t be surprised by a stranger standing in their doorway. A woman, bright red hair pulled back into a bun, big blue eyes, rosy cheeks and a little polite thin smile, answered. She was a cute little thing, wearing a nice blue and white checkered sundress tightly wrapped around her lithe form thanks to a white apron tied around her tight. “Is this the home of a missus... Sullivan?” I ask politely, taking off my brimmed hat and placing it against my chest. I knew already who she was, I had been searching for her for a few weeks now. “Why yes.” she said with a smile. “I am her but I am afraid I just cannot afford whatever you are selli