Melanie exited Jinkx's shop. She stepped off to the side and pulled out the map Jinkx gave her of the possible locations for Light Stones. 100 gold was at least double her most profitable endeavor. And a month was also twice as long as any previous deadline. She began to wonder if she was in over her head this time. She never declined a job. But, perhaps this time she should've. She shook off her thoughts of doubt and focused on the map before her. No. She would do this. She'd get started right away.
After examining the map it was clear she'd be doing quite a bit of traveling for the next month or so. Time to buy some extra gear. She never liked going in unprepared. Weapons, items, bedroll and blanket, and water canteen. She considered what stores might be best to pick these up at before heading off.
She glanced back to the map. Maybe she should travel with someone on this... might mean she'd have to share the profits. She didn't like that idea at all. But, she knew understanding her own limitations made her stronger in every respect. Maybe this was just too much to handle alone. She had never taken anyone on a quest with her before. This would be her first. But it was the smartest move. Traveling so far from home, it was likely she'd run into dangers she couldn't even predict. Traveling with someone who could watch her back was almost necessary.
Before she located her travel partner, she licked her lips. That red potion inside the shop had reminded her she needed to feed. That would have to take top priority. She put away the map and glanced down to the daggers that lined her belt before heading out of the city in search of fresh blood to satiate her lust...