Sober,said Brett.I don't think I've been this sober since I was born. People who wouldn't talk to me will talk to you. You have contacts in all sorts of dark and unsavory places.
Once I had my computers run a check on your background, I realized you were perfect for my needs. I was going to let Court Security deal with you after the Ceremony, rather than spoil the atmosphere, but afterwards. And once I looked carefully, I spotted the camera eye straightaway. Most real waiters have a certain sullen evasiveness never there when you want them. Ī coincidence, at first,said Finn.You gave yourself away at Court, you know. You can find a hundred like me in the Rookery. He tried to glare at Finn, but didn't have the energy.What do you want with me, Paragon? I'm just a con man. You get my vote for loony of the yearįinn watched the projectile vomiting from a safe distance, entirely unmoved, and when the nastiness was finally over, and Brett had been reduced to a sweating, quivering, trembling mess with his back propped up against the bar, Finn strolled casually over to join him, politely ignoring the smell, and drank the last of the absintheīrett slowly levered himself to his feet, and really hoped it was just sweat trickling down his legs. Why would the great and legendary hero Finn Durandal suddenly decide to go bad? And I willĪ ten-minute start, thought Brett, but had enough sense not to say it out loud.I know you,he said carefully.Hell, everyone on Logres knows about you. It was a distinctly disturbing smile.And when the Empire is in ruins, the King disgraced and deposed, and the people are on their knees begging for a savior they'll come to me to save them. What more you could possibly wish for?ĭeadly serious,said Finn, smiling again. Stick with me, and I promise you protection from the law, more wealth than even you ever dreamed of, and the satisfaction of seeing all kinds of authority figures humbled and brought low. Never let it be said that I didn't give you a free choice in the matter. Now, Brett you are going to work for me, for as long as I require it. There's always so much mess to clean up afterwards.His smile widened briefly.Ask the ELFs at the Arena. That's the trouble with dramatic gestures.
We really are going to have to find you a shower and a change of clothes before we leave. Though perhaps not quite so close, just at the moment. Finn shrugged easily.Perhaps because it's the only thing I haven't tried yet.
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