'How is that nonsense?' Rorschach thought the two requests were quite clever. To those who didn't know or didn't believe in the existence of the Shadow City, the requests would just be baffling, but those who understood the true meaning could immediately grasp Rorschach and Singrev's intentions.
A missing person notice without a name naturally referred to those who had vanished into the Shadow City. The requirements of being "familiar with urban legends" and having a "good memory" hinted at people who could cross between reality and shadow—they wouldn't forget the names of the missing and had a certain resistance to curses.
"Since I've guessed your real request, let's talk about payment. Is the commission for both requests combined?" The offered commission was a total of two Gold Coins, a very substantial amount.
