You waited another half an hour for more people to come out, reasoning that arriving late to work was better than arriving empty-handed. You make sure no one notices as you slip into a group of large men heading towards one of the meat stands. Their size and girth helps keep you from the weary eyes of the merchants and it isn't long before you begin picking up a few secrets from the vendors as you pass them.
Apparently, this innocent little market square was the hotbed of crime in the area with all sorts of deals going down even in broad daylight. You break away from the group of men as they purchase their breakfast and walk with a group of upper class ladies as they stroll down a row of stands offering jewelry and flowers. You hear a few more juicy tidbits as you cross the street to the local bakery and stand back as the women all disappear inside.
In just five minutes you picked up on a black market bazaar that was going to be held in a secret location, an illegal exchange of sensitive guild information and even a tip off about an underground gambling house hidden in a local inn. Not to mention all of the codes and standards violations from shopkeepers cutting corners on their products.
You had a lot to go on, but it still wasn't quite enough to shut down any of these criminal operations. Unfortunately, you would have to leave soon if you hoped to avoid being extremely late, which wouldn't look at all good on your record. With a sigh you decide to go after...
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