1.Gryph: I already know who you are. See, my occupation is such, that I 'ave to know things like that. See, there was so much runnin' n shoutin' at night. Ones runnin' from you, ran past our place, askin' if you was one of us. I said ya ain't. They said you'd come, ya know; n they'll say 'bout more things, they will.
2.Haruspicus: That is quite unpleasant.
2.Haruspicus: Stupid misunderstanding! They made a mistake!
3.Gryph: Hey, never mind, ya got yourself into the town from the right side, ya 'ave. There's 'nough scum about here. Dark people 'ave been livin' by the Warehouses for a long, long time. Us lot, we are used to murder, robbery and mishaps of all sort.
4.Haruspicus: So, you people are not alone here?
5.Gryph: Heh, if only we were alone! We are just the strongest here, that's what we are happy about we are. Officially, we ain't no thieves, we are storemen. But there is new blood... But they 'ave their own things to deal with. The main thing, there are kids, kids, ya know, they are risin' now! I couldn't expect no thing like that.
6.Haruspicus: What kids are you talking about?
7.Gryph: Some suckers used to play around 'ere. We didn't touch that lot, they are little, ya know. Give em a kick up the ass n get em outta 'ere. But went on gangin'', got em dogs of sharp teeth. Gettin' on us lot's nerves. I was patient with em for a time being... But now they are tryin'' to get their hands on me stuff! That I won't stand, I won't. 'Nough!
8.Haruspicus: Are you going to declare war on them?
9.Gryph: I'll start with one of them, the one that's the most annoyin', take care of him. They had this traitor of theirs, gave us info on what they are doin'... Was afraid for himself. But now the prick has turned everyone in, he has. Poisoned one o my thieves, took our stuff n ran off into the Steppe. We went lookin' for him, couldn't find him in the dark...
10.Haruspicus: Really? I heard a different story from the kids.
11.Gryph: But that's theirs, used to be. He goes: 'wanna be a smuggler, wanna get up on em stuff'. Then he goes: 'I'll give ya this thing, it's precious, ya know'. So he went hangin' around 'ere... We even went thinkin he was one of us, us lot did. But the prick poisoned Coal and ran off!
12.Haruspicus: So what's your point?
12.Haruspicus: Some sly 'sucker', isn't he?
13.Gryph: Would you help us with him? If ya meet him, would you, sort of, deal with him... We'll help ya in return, do what we can.
14.Haruspicus: Where did you loose him?
15.Gryph: Look, I'll show ya where we went up to.
16.Haruspicus: Ok, if I'm near the area, I'll look for him.
14.Haruspicus: I don't kill for money.
10.Haruspicus: And...
11.Gryph: Would you help us with him? If ya meet him, would you, sort of, deal with him... We'll help ya in return, do what we can.
12.Haruspicus: Where did you loose him?
13.Gryph: Look, I'll show ya where we went up to.
14.Haruspicus: Ok, if I'm near the area, I'll look for him.
12.Haruspicus: I don't kill for money.
10.Haruspicus: I killed some little idiot in the steppes.
11.Gryph: Hey, that's well timed! Easy to see, you are a serious man. Ya have my gratitude. Want some souvenir to remember the day?
12.Haruspicus: I wouldn't reject it.
12.Haruspicus: I will have nothing from you.
10.Haruspicus: I met a dogheaded orphan in the steppes. He was going north-west.
11.Gryph: Did ya let him go, man?
12.Haruspicus: I did.
13.Gryph: Oh, man! That weren't no good thing to do, man, no good thing!
14.Haruspicus: That is for me to decide.
1.Gryph: Let's hang around the rivers, let's hang around the mountains...
2.Haruspicus: I know that old saying.
2.Haruspicus: I've decided I will look for that dwarf.
3.Gryph: He ain't no dwarf, he is a dog! Go look for him. But be careful, em lot are little, but will kill ya in no time.
4.Haruspicus: I have nothing to lose.
2.Haruspicus: I've found the sucker.
3.Gryph: And...
4.Haruspicus: I let him go.
5.Gryph: That ain't good! Are ya soft at the heart or somethin'? Soft... Yeah, well, I don't blame ya.
6.Haruspicus: Are your bones iron by any chance? Just watch it, I'll break them in no time.
2.Haruspicus: They don't like me here, it seems. How do I explain to them that I have nothing to do with it?
3.Gryph: Hey man, you've got a lot of panic up in the town, ya 'ave... They say, you killed loads of men, ya 'ave. But them dumbheads weren't after ya in the first place... Ya only have to drop a word or two, and there they go believin it all. Now they are after some bitch, they are. A shape-shifter, they say. All the nasty stuff that went on is her doing now. You doings too.
4.Haruspicus: But they are picking on me. Right?
5.Gryph: They'll stop soon. Our lot says that only one of the ones at the station survived. He'll die soon enough though. He's at the cemetery already, lyin' there, bleedin'. I'd just kill him, then nobody will ever call ya the killer, they won't. I'm sure 'bout that.
6.Haruspicus: Where is the cemetery?
7.Gryph: He-he! It's all cemetery, wherever ya go! He-he! Alright, I'll show ya, I will. There, in a small house, ask for a somewhat deranged orphan, daughter of the cemetery keeper, peace to him... She'll tell ya all about it.
8.Haruspicus: Thank you, I'll take a look.
2.Haruspicus: I killed the dogheaded.
3.Gryph: Hey, that's well timed! Easy to see, you are a serious man. Ya have my gratitude. Want some souvenir to remember the day?
4.Haruspicus: Yes. I earned it.
4.Haruspicus: I didn't do it for you. I will have nothing.
2.Haruspicus: Has anyone been asking about me around here?
3.Gryph: Yeah! Some smart doc came by, all fussy! He ain't from around 'ere. If he stays here, maybe I should make friends with him... would make a good replacement for old Isidor. But he'll leave, he will. He went lookin' for ya, he did! Was all harsh about it. Was in a hurry he was!
4.Haruspicus: What did he say?
5.Gryph: He said he'll kill ya! A dangerous bloke, he is. Some nothing and all, but there is that somethin in the eye. I wouldn't cross him, I wouldn't, even with em fists of yours. Be careful, man. His judgement will be fast.
6.Haruspicus: I'll look for him.
7.Gryph: What if he finds ya before you find him?
8.Haruspicus: That is unlikely...
9.Gryph: Well, if ya ain't afraid of him, then I'll tell ya where to find him. He ain't no fool, he ain't, he-he-he... Lives at that tatty bitch Eve's place, he-he. That's in the Stone Yard. Maybe ya could getcha hands on him there. Hope he don't kill ya.
10.Haruspicus: He isn't strong enough to kill me.
10.Haruspicus: Heh, you seem to want our fight, right? Never mind, I'll speak to him. We'll stay alive.
6.Haruspicus: I'm innocent.
7.Gryph: You tell him that. But he won't listen to ya. He is quick to punish he is, I can see that... In a hurry he is!
8.Haruspicus: Where can I find him?
9.Gryph: Well, if ya ain't afraid of him, then I'll tell ya where to find him. He ain't no fool, he ain't, he-he-he... Lives at that tatty bitch Eve's place, he-he. That's in the Stone Yard. Maybe ya could getcha hands on him there. Hope he don't kill ya.
10.Haruspicus: He isn't strong enough to kill me.
10.Haruspicus: Heh, you seem to want our fight, right? Never mind, I'll speak to him. We'll stay alive.
2.Haruspicus: Let's see what you have for sale.
2.Haruspicus: What's happening in the town?
3.Gryph: There's a lot of things going on, there is. I feel that we're gonna have a day heavy with events. Depends on what angle you are looking from. What need do you have?
4.Haruspicus: I want trouble.
4.Haruspicus: I need some weaponry.
5.Gryph: Oh... Well I've heard word of an ambush at the station again. But it ain't no citizens. These are men a bit harder, they are... rogues. Armed too. Maybe good for ya, but it can dig a deep grave for ya.
6.Haruspicus: Really? That's interesting. And how long will they be there?
7.Gryph: I dunno, I didn't send em there. I even told them not to go... So it ain't my trouble if they come round complainin'. Ya get me?
8.Haruspicus: You are a sly kind, Gryph.
8.Haruspicus: I've got the idea, thank you.
2.Haruspicus: How do I get to the warehouse, where the boys play?
3.Gryph: What do ya need that for?
4.Haruspicus: I just do.
4.Haruspicus: I'll ask them about this traitor of yours.
5.Gryph: Really? Oh, fine, I've nothin' to hide from ya, just pointless. I'll show ya the place, I will. It's on the south side, as soon as ya get past the road-bed. Maybe they'll open.
6.Haruspicus: Thank you.
1.Gryph: Respect, man!
2.Haruspicus: Hey, come on, sit, sit...
2.Haruspicus: Let's see what you have for sale.
1.Gryph: My men are stirrin'... Some grumblin' goin' on there. We'll break up in couple days' time.
2.Haruspicus: Did you order to kill the boys?
3.Gryph: What am I, a monster or something - killin' kids? Even though they are bit on the nasty side... No I only told them to take 'em enraged dogs from them. Gettin' on my nerves.
4.Haruspicus: Maybe you are not a monster, by the people you sent have their knives at the ready.
5.Gryph: ...Maybe only to scare 'em a little?
6.Haruspicus: And maybe not, Gryph? You ought to order your thieves out of there. At times like these, you know, there are more important things to deal with than massacring children... Even rats are more dangerous than dogs right now.
7.Gryph: Okay. Then I've got a favour to ask of ya. The Bachelor, that's come over 'ere lately is so proud, hasn't even visited this place, and he don't even seem to want to. You tell him to come. I only need to talk. I have a matter of mutual gain for us.
8.Haruspicus: Ok, I'll bring him here.
8.Haruspicus: He'll ask what kind of matter.
9.Gryph: You say it's the most profitable ever. Nobody will touch him 'ere, we ain't no enemies to ourselves. You believe me or not?
10.Haruspicus: I do, I'll bring him over.
10.Haruspicus: No. I don't believe you.
6.Haruspicus: Yes, I must have got it wrong. I'll probably be leaving then.
2.Haruspicus: Not too big a problem, you won't split in two, will you?
2.Haruspicus: The Bachelor will come. He gave his word.
3.Gryph: Will he keep it?
4.Haruspicus: I've seen his eyes. Such men always keep their words.
5.Gryph: Ok, I'll send someone to my men so they don't muck about too much. Or you could go yourself, I don't have any men to spare. If they start liftin' their noses too high say 'hagat na pogoti'.
6.Haruspicus: We have a deal.
6.Haruspicus: What does that mean?
7.Gryph: What it means is our thieves' talk, and you ain't got nothin' to do with it. So stop bein' smart and just do, what told.
8.Haruspicus: I hope.
4.Haruspicus: I don't know.
5.Gryph: Well, you dunno, so I've forgotten everythin' too. Deal - over, Burakh.
6.Haruspicus: Damn....
2.Haruspicus: So what have you got for sale, Gryph? Show me.
2.Haruspicus: I have bad news, Gryph.
3.Gryph: Everyone's got bad ones, there's been nobody comin' with good ones since mornin'.
4.Haruspicus: I couldn't find a way to speak to your rogues out there. I was forced to kill them.
5.Gryph: Did they pick at ya?
6.Haruspicus: Yes.
7.Gryph: Then, it's better not to pick on ya. All their fault, dumbheads.
8.Haruspicus: I'm happy, that you understood everything correctly.
4.Haruspicus: Eh, well, it's nothing really.
1.Gryph: Ain't got no sorrow... There ya go... They've got me nailed.
2.Haruspicus: I need weapons, Gryph.
2.Haruspicus: Is it for something or for nothing?
1.Gryph: I've heard its your day today, right? Don't miss your chance.
2.Haruspicus: Let's trade, Gryph, I've come to see what you have in store.
2.Haruspicus: It is not for you to judge.
1.Gryph: Today we're gonna kick the bearer's ass! You in the game?
2.Haruspicus: Show me what you have for sale, Gryph, and stop babbling nonsense.
2.Haruspicus: No, I'm not.
1.Gryph: Oh, they've taken us by the throat, alright... But just look at that girl, eh! Get it, man?
2.Haruspicus: Do you have anything for sale, Gryph?
2.Haruspicus: Yes, she's a nice one.
1.Gryph: Oh! A good surgeon should have a proper practise, right...
2.Haruspicus: Lemme see what you have for sale, Gryph, stop hiding things.
2.Haruspicus: Stop torturing my soul, Gryph...
2.Haruspicus: Have you seen Klara?
3.Gryph: Dunno anyone like that.
4.Haruspicus: A thief-girl.
5.Gryph: I'm tellin' ya, I don't know. All our thief-girls're countable. Every second of them is Rose, others - Finkies. What else?
6.Haruspicus: Fine then...
4.Haruspicus: The devotress.
5.Gryph: Some little git is sniffin' around the railway carriages, maybe it's her?
6.Haruspicus: Oh, thanks! Seems so. You gave a very exact description.
4.Haruspicus: A holy healer.
5.Gryph: Some little git is sniffin' around the railway carriages, maybe it's her?
6.Haruspicus: Oh, thanks! Seems so. You gave a very exact description.
2.Haruspicus: You have any news?
3.Gryph: Just imagine... some workers came round over 'ere, nah, none of mine, simply - workers. Had that grim look on their faces. And whaddaya know, they buy kerosene off me, for the lanterns, all of it! Whaddaya think, huh?
4.Haruspicus: For the street-lights?
5.Gryph: Nay! You can only go about lurkin' in one of 'em basements or sewers with of those lanterns. And whaddayaknow, we followed 'em, all nice 'n clean. They went for the Theatre, got into the backyard and simply disappeared there, with all of that kerosene! Just not a trace of 'em! I was thinkin', maybe someone's hidin' some treasure over there?
6.Haruspicus: No, I dont' think so.
7.Gryph: Yeah, I know. We scoured the place. Found nothin', not even a hole or a ditch, no secret passage or anything. But the Theatre is a place of character, ya know, character... an evil place. 'Ave ya heard of the prophet? The one that all the fuss was about the other day?
8.Haruspicus: That's all nonsense.
8.Haruspicus: I've heard of him.
1.Gryph: Respect, mate. We have some goods - you have the money? Hehe...
2.Haruspicus: Yes, I want to see what you have for sale, Gryph.
2.Haruspicus: I don't have time for this.
1.Gryph: I see you've come for something important... not just to look at pretty me, right?
2.Haruspicus: I've come to see what you have for sale, Gryph.
2.Haruspicus: I didn't come to see that, you are correct there.
1.Gryph: It's hard dealing with you, Burakh... I can't cheat you, nor thieve from you...
2.Haruspicus: Show me what you have for sale today.
2.Haruspicus: I do feel sorry for you.
1.Gryph: It's better not to pick on you, by the looks of it, he-he! We'll cheat a bit, but won't argue, that we ain't wanting... I reckon it's more honourable to go about some thievin' than killin'. You are probably of a different opinion, right?
2.Haruspicus: Who are you?
2.Haruspicus: A man's life costs little.
3.Gryph: Heh, they ain't been tellin' ya about Gryph, have they? The kind of thieves, the main storeman, the smuggling master... well, the robbery stuff is there too.
4.Haruspicus: No they haven't.
4.Haruspicus: So, that's where I am...
5.Gryph: Well, that's me. Welcome to our lair. We're up to some smugglin', so everything that is prohibited you can find here in great supply. You be careful though! Buyin' stuff off us means others won't believe you as easily, if they find out.
6.Haruspicus: Thanks for the warning.
6.Haruspicus: That doesn't matter in my case.
1.Gryph: Thank you. I have to stay alive for some more time. As I have one more thing to do. My death won't be wasted now.
2.Haruspicus: What kind of thing is it?
3.Gryph: I have to perform the most valuable of all deeds, that is self-sacrifice. I will repeat what was once done by Simon - life will origin from every particle of mine. The guns won't fire. The city construction will continue. The thread to the future will stretch from the very dawn of time.
4.Haruspicus: But you won't last long. Where is Simon now?
4.Haruspicus: You really believe that this is realizable?
5.Gryph: We are too few now. But even if we are around dozen it will be enough for the city to expand further and higher. Probably for at least twenty more years there will be a place on earth where the day-dreams will be kept and fulfilled. And how many of those like me survived?
6.Haruspicus: I don't care about this. I wanted to save your life not for the sake of the future victims.
6.Haruspicus: There will be more of them than it is now.
2.Haruspicus: You will never die.
2.Haruspicus: Live. Do what you should do.