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the Art is quite impressive."<br />

"Fine, then... I'll just go tell them about you."<br />

Luis barked a laugh, "First, I would tell you this one thing: I have <strong>be</strong>en<br />

popping in and out <strong>of</strong> the Brothel for a good, long time... I'm quite<br />

knowledgeable regarding both its occupants and their activities. I assure you<br />

that talking about me is utterly worthless; <strong>not</strong> only will you lose me as a<br />

potential source <strong>of</strong> information, but I'll simply dis<strong>appear</strong> <strong>be</strong>fore someone<br />

comes <strong>to</strong> investigate your claims, leaving you looking the fool."<br />

Well for someone who claims <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> so competent, he did get seen. "Nenny<br />

<strong>to</strong>ld me she saw a man leaving Kimasxi Adder<strong>to</strong>ngue's room... I think that<br />

was you, Luis."<br />

There. Wounding his pride had finally set him <strong>of</strong>f. Like an em<strong>be</strong>r landing on<br />

a pile <strong>of</strong> dry twigs Luis exploded in<strong>to</strong> a full, rabid fury, "You think? THINK?!<br />

How could you <strong>be</strong> so alarmingly rude, so ludicrously presumptuous, as <strong>to</strong><br />

spout forth such an accusation without <strong>be</strong>ing absolutely certain <strong>of</strong> your<br />

charges?! How dare you! Impertinent, brassy cur! Why, I ought <strong>to</strong>..."<br />

As Luis railed and cursed, his drawers opened and closed... revealing a small<br />

bundle <strong>of</strong> crimson cloth tucked alongside some clothes. The repeated<br />

opening and closing <strong>of</strong> the armoire drawers was going <strong>to</strong> make it difficult <strong>to</strong><br />

grab, however.<br />

And with only one good hand left, I hesitated <strong>be</strong>fore grabbing the edge <strong>of</strong><br />

the drawer.<br />

"Wh- s<strong>to</strong>p! You filthy, hideous brute!"<br />

I grunted, planting a foot against the varnished <strong>do</strong>or, "Annah! I could really<br />

use some help here!"<br />

An amused grin spread across her face, "Oh no thank yeh, I think I'll just<br />

stand back 'ere and watch..."<br />

"Don't look at me, chief. Lack <strong>of</strong> hands and all that."<br />

I tugged and pulled, my firm little yanks <strong>be</strong>ginning <strong>to</strong> lose against his. The<br />

slim crack <strong>of</strong> the closing drawer was getting <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> almost <strong>to</strong>o narrow for my<br />

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