"Can't help it," Nicole said lightly. "I've got connections upstairs."A thousand pounds of potatoes in exchange for six fully sealed protective suits resistant to oil, water, acid, and alkali, the kind equipped with oxygen tanks. She also wanted six pairs of acid-resistant rain boots.Zeph already had two sets, but in times like this, backups mattered."We don't have any in stock," Weasel admitted, "but I can ask around for you."The weather was brutally cold, so Nicole went into the department store to wait.When the cold became unbearable, she used the excuse of going to the restroom and slipped into her storage space to warm up.There was no point wasting time inside, so she pulled out rice, started cooking, and prepared several dishes to store away for later.About three hours later, Nicole arrived at the agreed meeting point. Weasel showed up right on time, panting heavily."Found them. The gear was stored well and didn't freeze up, but the seller's only willing to trade
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