31_days | [13-Jan-2008] [El-Hazard] Barage Barter

Title: Barage Barter
Challenge: 13-Jan-2008 "the best article in the market"
Based on: El-Hazard
Characters: Fatora, Shayla
Type: Humor; 100 words
Warnings: Very mild adult humor.

El-Hazard © AIC / Pioneer / Geneon.

Fatora cornered Shayla during another visit to the palace. "That's a lovely dress you're wearing today," Fatora said sincerely.

"Oh," said Shayla, surprised at Fatora's genuine compliment. "Uh, thanks. I got it at the Barage Market. It was a real bargain."

"Tell you what," Fatora said. "I'll give you this much for it." She whispered in Shayla's ear.

"Are you CRAZY!?" Shayla yelled. "No dress is worth that much!!"

Fatora held Shayla's chin in a condescending way. "That offer is only good if the 'current contents' are included with the dress."

"Ain't enough money in El-Hazard for that," Shayla growled.