"You're in luck; I just got a fresh batch this morning."
Miyuki grinned as she pulled out a small bag of black powder, exchanging it for a small amount of cash.
"Cheers Jeff, see you around."
She watched him leave, sighing slightly as she leaned against the wall.
She was reasonably pretty, with long curly black hair done up in a high ponytail, slightly tanned skin and dark green eyes. Many people said she looked quite mature, very few people could tell she was only thirteen. This was a good thing, considering that even in Treasure Town it was still illegal for minors to sell drugs. Unfortunately that was the only way she could earn money without standing on a stage stark-naked in front of a dozen drooling louts.
She still had some dignity left.
"Agent White reporting in!"
Miyuki grinned, turning to see White stood there saluting her. She saluted back.
"Agent Yuki standing by. How goes the fight for justice?"
"Agent White is keeping the peace!"
"Great job agent and no good deed goes unrewarded." She pulled out a banana Popsicle, holding it out to him. "Keep up the good work."
"Roger that!" He said eagerly, taking the Popsicle before getting distracted by a stray dog with a shoe in its mouth.
Miyuki watched him chase after the dog, smiling happily.
"You know, you're the only one who doesn't freak out when he acts like this."
"Well I never had much of a childhood so it's as much fun for me as it is for him." She replied, turning to look at the boy stood behind her. "How's it going Black?"
"Same old, just had some punks come into Treasure Town this morning, trying to make their mark."
"Any trouble?"
"Nah, they hardly put up a fight."
"Should have guessed." Miyuki laughed before pulling some cash out of her pocket and holding it out to Black. "Here, something for your little savings stash."
Black looked at her hand for a while.
"We don't take charity."
"Good, because this isn't a donation."
"Miyuki..."
"Don't try and argue with me Black, you know you can never win." She pushed the money into his hand before he could protest. "Besides, I owe you. You guys have got me out of some pretty tough scrapes in the past."
"Yeah well, you seem to be the only one who understands that this is my town." He said, stuffing the cash into his pocket reluctantly.
"Trust me mate, I'd rather have you running this joint than those dumb Yakuza. I swear half the time they don't know what they're doing."
"Yeah, about that." Black said. "Thought I'd give you a heads up, the rat's back in Treasure Town."
Miyuki frowned.
"Again? I thought he was gone for good this time. Thanks for the warning, I'll keep my eye out." She hesitated slightly. "So, um, Black. I was wondering, if you're not doing anything tonight then maybe..."
"Oh! I just gots a great idea!" White ran over, pulling at Black's arm. "Come on Black! We need to get higher so that we can spot the bad guys!"
"Yeah yeah, just hang on a sec White." Black said, turning back to Miyuki. "What were you saying?"
Miyuki opened her mouth but then just smiled and shook her head.
"It was nothing. Go on, you have your orders." She added, smirking slightly.
"Right." Black grinned. "See you."
"Agent White over and out!"
"Agent Yuki signing off!" She called back, laughing as she waved to the two boys, watching as they walked off.
As soon as they were out of sight, she groaned gently.
"Congratulations Miyuki, you get full points for the best version of chickening out this town has seen in a long time."