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I put my hands on the top of the steering wheel. "What's the problem here, Salmon. You know I live at Safeco. Even been the Admiral's envoy, once upon a time." Not stepping out, at least not yet.
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"Ain't about you, Rev. At all." If it was just me, and if they weren't flying Safeco colors... Well, with Salmon, maybe even if he was flying Safeco colors... but with Rev in the car, no way am I pushing it. I roll down the window, no more, and I …
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Two answers to the question about my favorite part of this fine vehicle. First is something likely to go away soon, so I'm enjoying it while I can: the suspension hasn't been beat to hell by the red-soaked so-called "streets" yet, so the ride's almo…
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I narrow my eyes. "Don't see me letting this end with you dead, Rev. Just don't see that. Let's get back to my car. I'll let the Cadet know he's got some more time to spend with Ghost, and you and me'll drive over to Safeco."
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Once we're out of earshot, I'll ask Gates a question. "What's your plan here, Gates? When we find Vignette, who's with this Rain fella, it'll likely be in the middle of the Yacht Club. What then?"
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Look to Gates, like "Seems like Vignette's bought in, yeah?" "Maybe less, SueB. Maybe less."
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Glad to see SueB got out from under Salmon, but not sure how much better she's off now. She was the first he sent out to "test" me, and I settled it without a bullet, sent her back to report that I wasn't to be splashed around with. "Who's the fool …
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I nod to Gates. I get what he's aiming for, so I slurp the last of my noodles. "Kite, thank you for the noodles. I'll stop by again on a day when I can pay for your tasty food." Whenever Gate is ready, I am.
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Food is the very first thing that a soldier doesn't turn down, when it's on offer. I dig in to the noodles with a slurp before looking back up at Kites. "What was it, made you turn down clearwater and that? Ain't met this Rain, myself, but I think I…
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I chuckle a little at that fire in his voice. Maybe Joey could teach him something. "Did he threaten your momma, or you, Wotcee? What did he say when he came around?"
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"Don't think I have all the facts I need, Rev. Understand this Rain's a threat to you and yours, but not why. And if he's really curing red sickness, well... that's a powerful tool."
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I'm listening to this conversation close, but not saying anything else for now. I've got questions, but I'd rather wait until it's just Gates and me. Don't want to get in the way unless I can do something useful.
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"Barduk, I can't help noticing that your, ah, business model seems a little out-of-the-ordinary, if you see what I'm getting at. I'm kind of a direct person, so I'll just ask flat out. What's set you to refusing good, spendable jingle?"
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I shake my head slow. "I don't reckon it'd make it back home, but I understand the Rev here was hoping to make a fine stew for his people." We haven't talked about this, but if Gates is short on jingle, I'll slip him a bit on the way. "And I think I…
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Before we head out, I give Joey the sign *Stay*. No need to interrupt his friend time, and it feels like Gates and me have something to figure out. I nod, following the butcher's eyes down to his table. "Seems an odd choice, having your wares laid…
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I nod. "Happy to join you, Gates. We'll see what there is to be seen." I'll let him lead the way, add my eyes to his instincts.
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"Can't say as I'm aware of someone like that... Also can't say I'm good with someone making threats against you folks, though, especially if it winds up with empty bellies and hungry eyes. Anything I can do?"
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"In the nature of a social visit, Gates. My cadet's friends with your young lady Ghost, and I figured you wouldn't mind a drop-by." I stop myself from asking directly about what's going on, at least in front of his people. "Never been by before."
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I put a hand on Joey's shoulder quick. "Run along, Cadet. Find Ghost, and if you happen to see the Reverend before I do, let him know I'm coming." "Fremont, you have any thoughts on why folks're shutting you out? Never seen you all give any cause …
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Ouch. This doesn't look good. "Cadet, can you get the pemmican out of the travel kit in the car?" I look back to the two folks sitting outside Gates's gates, as it were. "Don't have much, but I'll talk to the Rev, see how I can help." When Joey bri…
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Don't tell anyone (it would totally spoil my rep), but this is mostly an excuse for Joey to have some time with Ghost away from SafeCo. I see the two, Freeman and Ray? though, and I feel that steel in my spine. Friendlies or not, you see that look i…
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Hmmm. Truth is, the easy answer is "everything and nothing." I miss what was, the order of it, the knowing that I didn't have to care what was right because someone I trusted knew what was right. Under that, though, I gotta wonder why I think Sarge …
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Gates, I gotta wonder... seems to me most of the folks I've met that seem holy fall into two categories: the fakes, and the ones with something dark in their past they're atoning for. I don't think you're a fake... I'd like to know a bit about the d…
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Vignette, highlight Cool. I think you're going to need it in days to come, solidifying your place in Pike. Bon, highlight Weird. You've been dancing around the edges for a long time, but it feels like working with Home might finally mean you've got…
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Reckon that Dog knows me better—we worked tight on the soaking crazy boat raid. (Also, Gates just reset my Hx with him, so I'm marking XP.) Seems like I'm out 2-barter for upkeep for me and Joey. Kid doesn't take up much space, but he can sure eat.…
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I nod, pretending that I'm keeping up as well off the dance floor as Dog kept up on the floor. But I don't really fake it well. "I get it. Admiral's the source of most of my scratch and for whatever reason, he invited that snake in. Seems like a lot…
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Few things I get a chance to do that are just for sheer pleasure, and Dog's a good partner for my particular brand of rug-cutting. As long as she's game, I'll up the ante with a few lifts and turns. Not fancy ones, but the kind of moves you get from…
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I look down into Dog's face with a grin. "Happy to. I should warn you... I was told back in the day that my dancing style was... vigorous." I wait for the beat to come 'round, then swing off into something like a cross between a polka and an obstac…
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I nod at Gates' words. "Friends, I reckon we set out to have a party here, right?" I look over my three partners, check Laika, who's now all-in on whatever Grunge is doing with that chair, and then take a quick peek for Joey. "Seems August isn't her…
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Valentine's talk circles around itself and sometimes I just can't make out what ze's actually saying under the curlicues. That aside, I'm pretty sure rotten flesh don't grow back. "Guessing we're fresh out of that kinda angel, Valentine." I shrug. "…