The South Of South City

As Rose struggled to get through to the Blue Dragon Syndicate, three women, completely unrelated to anything at all could be seen walking out of a shabby apartment building, its old and degrading paint leavening an artwork of light and dark grey patches on its equally faded walls.

This apartment was surrounded by many of the same kind, some of different colors but many sharing similarities - a common trait in this part of town, the south of South City, a harbor for the struggling middle and lower class.

"Miss Genice, how long will you be gone this time?" A timid but reasurring voice suddenly drew the attention of the woman beside her.

The voice came from one of the three women in front of the apartment building, standing on the cold streets of this dim neighborhood.

Miss Genice, the woman who was addressed by this voice was a middle-aged woman with average looks, one that she tried to hide with overly abundant makeup.