Blinking in a stupor, the marine girl had taken a few moments to even register what was going on. Did someone really just openly make an outburst about pirates? Be as it may this town was likely mixed with all matters of people, even for the kingdom of Alabasta, she was amazed at how daring - or stupid, this man seemed to be. The matter at hand however did pique her interest. She was no high-ranking officer in the least, but maybe it could be something that could make her mother proud of her. Though, she wasn't exactly hiding her own presence either, having worn the white jacket most Marines wear in pride anyways. Sighing to herself, she groaned after and got up after finishing her drink. At this point, she didn't have much choice but to carry on and see what was to happen. Her curiosity was getting the better of her and as a Marine she couldn't exactly let it slide without knowing who was who at least.
Along with that, her mother's stories were coming back to her, one in particular of her own mother's adventures. Surely though, she was nowhere near a scenario that would play like that, as interesting as it might have been. This was much more unclear, no objective to obtain, no particular person to protect. There was no knowing what was to happen if she got tangled up in the mess, but she could not turn a blind eye from it either for many reasons. Leaving the Spice Bean, she looked around for a quick moment before finding a relatively empty wagon and a rider along with it. Approaching the man, who looked about middle-aged if not more, he was definitely a native to Alabasta. She gave a rather disarming smile along with her good looks to get his attention - all the while her bags that had followed her had stopped by and around her feet before his attention had completely reached her, "Hello there, sir.. Do you think you could help me with something? I'd be ever so thankful if you did, it'd only take a minute of your time and I'd gladly compensate for the trouble." Her tone was innocent and alluring, one that easily caught the man's attention rather fully, seeming to have brushed off whatever else was on his mind as he put a small book down - likely an agenda to follow. "Aye? What could an old man like me do for a young woman such as yourself? I'm planning on finishing up my route here to start bringing supplies to the next town over for their next batch. What is it you need missy?"
Smiling still, she gave off a gentle giggle to follow up the charade, "I was wondering, since that is the case I was hoping you wouldn't mind if you did me a favor.. All I ask is that you could drop off these things for me at the nearest hotel. Tell them that a young red-headed lady would like to make some reservations for the day and had her things dropped off in advance.. If you could do that for me, that would be most appreciated." The man grinned and laughed to himself a bit, taking note of the coat she was wearing in hindsight. Shaking his head, his spirits sure was raised but he was amused by something else, "Alright alright, you've convinced me girl. Go on and load those up, I'll do that for ye'. The closest one is just five buildings down to the left over there. That's where I'll leave 'em." "Thank you kindly. If you were younger I'd offer you a kiss, but here.. This should be enough, no?" As she spoke, she slipped a small pouch over to the man which as he felt its weight and peered inside, he shook his head and waved a hand off, "This is more than enough missy, are you sure?" "Of course.. I told you I'd make it worth your time." With that, the man laughed as her things were loaded onto the wagon, "True, you're right with that.. I guess I ought to thank you miss.. Good luck with whatever business you must attend to then. Don't get into too much trouble now."
"Of course I won't.. Thank you again, have a pleasant day mister." With that, she waved him off as he carried along, soon leaving her to her business as she turned around, ~Now then.. With those settled, let's see.. They all headed over in the other direction so.. Let's try this.~ As she approached the Spice Bean again, she went down another alley to the side before looking around to see if anyone was looking. When the coast was clear, she focused as she used her devil fruit to make a 'ladder' of hands along the wall. Using that, she carried herself along to the top of the roof and crouched down. Whatever she was going to do, she had to keep a low profile. Making her way along the rooftops she had available, she continued until she could spot any sign of the others she took note of leaving, mostly the stout old man who had made that outburst earlier and the woman that dragged him off. Surely that was a curiosity enough to find something about on. It wouldn't take the redhead long to find traces of their whereabouts, being one of the few that eventually sat in wait to eavesdrop it seems.