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Meet her halfway, huh?
You run a few options through your head: your uncle could always use some more advertising, but you’re not exactly sure how helpful an endorsement from <span class="mu-i">Pepper</span> would be…
Money? Nah-you’ve seen how people tip in this town and without an exact number in mind you’ll just be going in circles. Not to mention you could get a tip from anyone if you’re nice enough. This girl, despite all of her eccentricities, <span class="mu-i">needs</span> you…
And <span class="mu-i">that’s</span> when your mind starts to wander a bit, specifically towards Pepper’s skirt and moderately tight sweater vest.
Anything, huh? You wouldn’t call yourself a Casanova or anything, but every self-respecting man of the <span class="mu-s">CRASH DYNASTY</span> had <span class="mu-i">some</span> charisma! When your question leaves your lips, it drifts over to your ‘<span class="mu-i">partner</span>’ with just the right blend of interest, but also casualness of a simple question!
“What are ya, hard of hearing or something? Yes, anythi-”
Pepper’s response trails off as your meaning slowly dawns on her. To her credit she only trips up for a second before recovering her smugness.
“That’s right, <span class="mu-i">DIESEL</span>...” She coos, taking the opportunity to step closer to you, “<span class="mu-i">Anything…</span>”
Feeling the scent of coffee tickle your nostrils again, you manage to respond with a composed “<span class="mu-i">Alriiiiight</span>”. Uncle Emilio would be proud!
In that case, you segue, how about she owes you a <span class="mu-s">FAVOR?</span> To be called in at a later date, of course.
“Wow, sandcrab, making pizzas, negotiating favors-you gonna give me an offer I can’t refuse too?” Asks the reporter with a laugh in her voice.
You’re <span class="mu-s">IRISH-ITALIAN,</span> thank you very much! Is she taking the deal or not?
The girl gives the deck a few taps with her sneaker before holding her hand out for you to shake! Obliging her, you give your new partner a nod-alrighty then!
“Deal’s a deal: you get me in there and we’re golden.” Pepper explains with a wink. “And all that entails, hotshot.”
Sweet, you nod as you conjure ‘<span class="mu-i">favors</span>’ in your head. This night’s getting better by the minute!
>CONTD.
