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I shrug. "The biggest one? Your family may act horribly, and I would stop them if I saw the behavior, but... Demons. Demons possess people. Push away everything that makes them who they were, but keep the mannerisms, the body, even some of the knowl…
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I curl my fingers, trying for a gesture of reassurance. "No. Not for me." There are some who claim all the "others" are demons, just as there are some that claim they're all fae, or even aliens. I'm not a... reductionist? Yeah, that sounds right. Re…
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I chuckle. "Only as a sort of side-effect. When I was a kid... one of my friends was taken. Possessed by a demon, and I didn't have the heart to end him, so he's still around. Well, his body is, and maybe he's riding along?" I take a slurp out of my…
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I smile. "I'm not in trouble, but I do owe her a favor. Unfortunately. My client's life got a lot less... enjoyable, and he paid big bucks, but he's still alive and in what passes for his right mind." I shrug. "It's mostly a win. After all, I wouldn…
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"Sure, you can." I enjoy the touch from her. "I... was negotiating for a client who made a big mistake." I take a sip of my Thai coffee.
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I take a moment to process Siobhan's delightful smell. It's not perfume, I'm pretty sure... it's her. "Larb Gai to share, and some spring rolls. And... I like spicy, so I'm getting the pork Krapow, unless you don't eat pork. Or chicken? We can go ve…
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We both jam out to "Figuring it Out" by a band I think is called Swimmer or something. Once we're seated and Siobhan is looking over the big menu with that big smile, I say, "You know, your family isn't going to bother you any more, Siobhan. You don…
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I grab the rest of the bottle of Benchmark 8 - waste not, want not, after all - but pass on the rest. "All right, I'll take off, then. Try to be careful, Dustin."
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I raise an eyebrow. "Think I'll take a pass on that one, Dustin. You want a ride back to Stately Roy Manor?"
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I shake my head. "That would put my neck in a noose. I have no idea what Madame L'Infer or her people might be able to know or do. If it were an option, I'd consider it."
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I nod. "Once you drink this, transfer the funds, and pay me, you're free and clear."
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"I guess you're going to have to learn, Dustin. And this is far better than ending up the way she wanted you. Trust me. And I gave up a favor to get this much concession, so you're going to pay up or you won't have the opportunity to get blue balls.…
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I shake my head. "You might need to get used to using your tongue, Dustin. This was the option that didn't end up with you spreading your cheeks for Madame's clients. Or dead." I hold out the vial, but keep it in a closed fist. "Want me to mix it wi…
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I give him a feral grin. "Not quite. To be clear... she wanted to make you her bitch, Dustin. Like literally have you servicing clients, if you get that?" I give him a look. "I said that was no-go, and she gave in." I pull out the vial. "So... when …
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I decide to tell the truth. It's actually a momentary impulse. "So, I've got good news and bad news. You don't get to choose the order. 500 K transferred to this account, now. That's the first of two requirements." I show him my phone. "The second t…
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"Free" to go. And yet, what follows is going to pretty much suck. I walk to the truck, tucking that vial in my jacket pocket. Once I get in and start it up, I take circuitous route back to the motel. Habit. Unless I'm chasing something, always looki…
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Normal... "Thank you. I'll get the account details from Julian and get going, then. We should have this over with soon." I pause. "And I guess I'll cancel that vacation to Aruba, so I can be around for the next week or so." Not looking forward to ha…
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I smile. "Not as such. I would like a chance to catch up with Siobhan someday soon, though. Maybe take her out for a late lunch..."
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I nod. "Do you have an account where you want the money wired?"
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I give a nod like a metaphor of a bow. "Thank you, Madame L'Infer. Of course I will be in your debt." I take a moment to think about what price would suit Dustin. Seems to me there should be some poetic justice in whatever it is. I give her a slight…
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Miss Persuasion USA, that's me. (Rolled: 2d6+0. Rolls: 3, 6. Total: 9)
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At least one of us is having fun. "Not going to work, Madame. He wouldn't last long enough to get your money's worth." Trying not to think about Schoenmann.
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I narrow my eyes. "You understand, saying you want him to replace your girl means me replacing your girl?" I take a sip of the water. "I will do my best to find someone who is willing, even eager, to enter your employ, but I won't work to compel or …
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"I have to wonder, Madame... did you make sure he knew the rules for that Vila before you let him play? It almost seems you were entrapping him." I hate this. Dustin was a thoughtless dick, and Madame is always looking for an advantage. "What would …
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I bow my head slightly, take up the offered glass of water, but don't drink. "Sadly, as you know and have benefited from... I from time to time take... commissions, based solely on the remuneration. It's expensive, what I do..." I look at the glass,…
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I straighten up, probably displacing Siobhan in the process. Once I know she's not sprawled on the floor, I stand. "Madame L'Infer... thank you for meeting me." I give Siobhan a glance, half-apology and half-promise. "Do you have a few minutes to co…
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I shake my head, a little regret in my eyes. "Sadly... I'm here on business. My kind, not yours." I blow out a breath. "I'll try to get back for a visit soon, though? Or maybe take you out for Thai?"
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I can't help but smile. "Siobhan, it's good to see you. And thanks. I think the shiner really helps bring the whole look together, yeah?"
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Madame L'Infer has been around for longer than I've been aware of the half-world of shadows. We're not close by any means, but our paths have crossed from time to time. She even offered me a job once, on the theory that some of her more "exotic" cli…
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I'm headed to the outskirts of town, to where Madame L'Infer's cat house is. Part of me wants to head to the Padre, get loaded up for bear, but... part of me realizes I don't know what sort of bear she is, and, well, going in looking for a fight is …