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Curious as to what he had to leave in such a haste for, you begin in the direction he was looking toward before he left.

Capper silently skulks around, quickly taking cover against a wall when he hears a voice. “You’re sure he’s here?”

“My sssources say that he’s here sir..” A reptilian voice hisses.

“If you’re wrong-“

“I’m not. In fact, he’s clossse...” Capper closes his eyes, silently taking a deep breath and making his presence known. You watching on a roof nearby, confused. You stayed hidden as best you could to avoid suspicion.

“Eyyy Verko! Long time no see! Have you lost weight? I think maybe since Tempest zapped ya she took off a few extra pounds! And oh my goodness is that Brutus? I gotta say, buddy, I love what you’ve done with yourself, ya look great!! Now uh, who’s that guy?” Capper asks gesturing to the Reptile nervously. A crooked grin crosses his face as he looks at Capper.

“The name’ss Hexisss...”

“Hexis huh? Not bad, not bad, now uh, I obviously caught you guys in the middle of something so I’m just gonna go on my way and-“ Capper was about to take his leave when Brutus steps in front of him. Blocking the exit from the alley. You slowly slink away toward the ground.

“Ah Ah Ah Capper, we’ve still got a score to settle, or rather. A payment...” Verko says in a dark manner. Backing Capper further into the alley and against the back wall.

“Woah woah woah ehehehehey, c’mon guys we’re civil people...! Can’t we just talk this over a drink?” Capper asks nervously.

“I’ve been playin the nice guy for years Dapper. It gets quite tiresome after a while. And I’m done playing games...”

“Woah hey come on now Verko, no need to get hasty...-!”

“Hasty? I’ve been patient with you ever since the crash. How long ago was that? 3-4 years? And NOW you’re saying I’m being hasty? I’m not askin for the payment right now. Am I?” Lifting up his fingers for a snap, Brutus grabs the collar of Capper’s shirt and yanks him forward, readying a fist to land on his master’s command. Capper grimaces and shuts his eyes tight, turning away as he braces for impact when a loud crash is heard at the opening of the alley. Everyone diverts their attention to you, your eyes widen as you freeze in place. Capper cracks an eye open when his eyes land on you his stomach drops. Brutus drops him and turns to you, a menacing expression on his face as he pounds a fist into his hand.

“What are you doing here little lady?” Verko asks, eyeing you curiously. You clear your throat. You were about to speak when Capper interrupts you.

“I’ll bet you she was just passing through and being a little clutzy, that’s all! She doesn’t know what’s happening and has no business to know anyway...!” He says quickly, You and Verko look at him, both of you confused. Capper glances at you and then looks back at Verko. “She has nothing to do with any of this so, how about we just let her go on her merry way while the rest of us get back to our chat?” Seemingly content with the answer, the other three turn to face Capper, about to return to business, but you had stayed... Capper looks at you and gives a nervous laugh. Shooing you away. “Go on now, you don’t wanna be here. Trust me...” He says as calmly as possible, but his eyes were imploring you to just get out of there. Hesitant at first; you backed up before turning and running the way you came. You come to a stop a few buildings down. Ducking against a wall to catch your breath. What was going on back there? Were they the reason he was in debt? Were they who he was in debt to?...Why did he care enough to cover for you..? You literally only just met him, formally anyway... After some hesitation, you come to a silent resolution, you’re going to try and help him. As soon as they left, you’d go over and help him.

Capper lets out a light sigh of relief, Hexis, noticing this, leaned over to Verko and whispered something in his ear, causing Verko to grin mischievously. With the snap of his fingers, Brutus had nailed Capper with a punch in the face and kick to the stomach so hard a crack was heard when the fist connected with Capper’s face, a loud ‘oof’ following the kick. Earning a shriek and hiss from the feline. Capper groans lightly, curling into himself and holding his stomach. Eyes shut tight.

“Three days Dapperpaws. Three more days for you to settle your debt your way, you can’t pay up, and we’ll just have to go with your original offer. Starting with that little unicorn...” As Verko and his henchmen turn and leave, he pauses for a moment. “Who knows? Maybe I’ll settle for something else...perhaps an item like an uh... handsome new throw rug..." He hums menacingly, Capper grimaces, curling tighter into himself, no way was that freak getting his coat to stomp his feet on. "Or maybe, I'd even settle for just a nobody, a “random passerby”...” He adds in a much more sinister tone. No, no no no he can’tve been talking about- Verko and his men leave, Capper slowly attempting to ease himself to a stand. He tries to stand up straight, but his now heavily bruised core wouldn’t allow that. He huffs annoyed. Another groan escaping him thanks to his pounding head. He was also dazed and disoriented from the hit, vision slightly blurred.

When you make your way back to the alley Capper was in, you see him and your stomach twists. He had a black eye and clearly was having trouble standing. It made your blood boil... how could people be so cruel? Yes, he’s in debt but that’s no reason to get violent! He’s about to try and take a step forward when you bring his arm around your shoulders for support. “I’ve got you...” You say quietly. Your voice causing his ear to twitch. He groans again, trying to speak and open his eyes fully. “Shhh, it’s okay. I’m gonna help you...” You murmur before helping him out. Taking him someplace safer. By that time thankfully he was more coherent.

“Why’d ya come back...?” He pants lightly as you help him sit so the two of you can rest.

“Well obviously because you got the tar beat out of you and couldn’t move by yourself.”

“But you wouldn’tve known that if ya didn’t come back. You don’t wanna get involved in this (y/n), ya really don’t...”

“But he’s hurting you, he’s the reason you’re poor I can’t just ignore that!!”

“You wanna be in danger? If so go right ahead and keep doin what you’re doin. You don’t want Verko after you.”

“Why not?”

“Because if he gets his hands on you, bad things can happen.” He looks at you, his expression was stern. “Do you want bad things to happen?” He asks rhetorically. You fall silent. “That’s what I thought.” He remarks. Looking ahead of himself he sighs, ears dropping a little bit. “This isn’t anyone else’s problem but mine (y/n), I’ve already endangered 6 others. Can’t add another one to the list...” He says quietly. Slowly pushing himself to a stand. “Maybe if I got outta here, went back to Klugetown, he’d leave this one alone. He doesn’t know where they are. If I left I might be able to keep it that way.”

“But Capper you’re hurt! You can’t just leave town like this! What if you pass out and buzzards start pecking at you or something?!” You ask exasperatedly. He chuckles a bit, finding your concern cute. He sighs lightly.

“I’ll be fine (y/n), really. Now uh, I’d better go pack...”

“Where do you live?”

“As of right now? Over at Carousel Boutique with my friend. It’s on the other side of town.”

“Does your friend happen to be Rarity?” You ask curiously after a moment.

“Yeah actually, how’d ya know?”

“She buys yarn and thread from me on occasion. Just stuff I make in my spare time. Makes a pretty penny so who can refuse?” You ask with a small grin.

“Not many I’m sure...” He hums thoughtfully. He gazes at you for a moment. Ends up staring. Those piercing green eyes being captivated by your sparkling (e/c), almost as if entranced. You blush lightly, but don’t look away, just as locked on him. There was just, something about you he couldn’t describe. It drew him to you... he, really, really wanted to spend more time with you, let you trust him, let him trust you. But, it’s too risky. Still... Ugh sweet Celestia Capper what are you thinking?! Get a hold of yourself! Still, the way you looked at him, the way you looked the way you acted... uagh enough dang it! Okay, he'll let you accompany him to Everfree and that's it. Sianarha. Capper looks at you. "If you reaaally feel like keepin’ me company on my way back there, ya can. How’s that sound?” He offers, you can’t help but smile. For some reason, seeing you smile, it made Capper feel like in that moment, everything was actually okay. Nothing else mattered except that beautiful smile... You nod in agreement.

“Sounds good.”