#penny plot

It was still a sunny day in Cambrette Town. Nym was working on her garden, a little worn out from the weather. Despite this, she kept on.

To her surprise, she had visitors. The two middle-aged Wigglytuff from down the road had walked over, watching her from afar. She put down her trowel, pulled off her gloves, and walked over to the two.

"Yes?" She asked, finally reaching them.

"Nym, how are you?" The female, Polly, asked. "Is your garden doing well?"

Nym could sense an edge to her voice, so she cleared her throat. "Miss, I don't like people hiding their intentions." The Lotad wrung her hands slightly.

"I apologize, it was my idea." The male, Gerard, intervened. He had a solemn look, as always, contrasting to his wife's slight smile. "But we were wondering if the town talk was true. That you used to be a bounty hunter."

Nym gripped her hands so tight her knuckles went white. She did not like facing that time in her life. "Yes..." She said cautiously. "Why do you ask?"

"We need you to find somebody for us. A Furret. She came and... Stole, one of our eggs. She's not hard to miss. Grumpy, bright pink..." Polly said.

"I don't do that anymore, miss." Nym said quietly. She let some of her old accent slip in to add to the firmness of her reply.

"Yes, but... We have heard you were looking for something. A...Miracle Seed?" Gerard asked. "This could be added to your payment if you accept.

Nym paused. She needed that. Then some of her guilt could be lifted. But was going back to her old life worth it?

"Fine," She said. "I'll do it. But you have to understand that I have the right to cancel this at any time."

"Agreed." Gerard said reluctantly. "The way she was going... The Furret should be in Turmoil Village by now. If you hurry, you may catch her soon enough. We can get you any supplies you need.

"Nah." Nym said. "I can do this. I just need to get my old partner."

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"Carol!" Nym shouted. "We got a job! Get your little tail out here!"

Caroline never expected to wake up to that voice again. She practically fell out of her bed.

No. No. Nonononononono. She left that life. What happened... It was the main reason she quit. She followed a false trail and...

She took her time getting ready, meeting the Lombre outside the door. "It's been ten years." She said softly.

"Listen," Nym began gently. "We can quit any time you want. But... I'd like to do this with ya. It wouldn't be the same."

Caroline took a deep breath, then adopted her usual stern air. "Right. Where to?"