[Sodium_noir] Back to the store/enter a man in black

[Bill]

John Black, Titus Bane
Sorcerer, Vampire
Mike's Occult Shop

> He paused a second, taking in, amoung other things,
> the fact that Mr Mystery 
> was busy, the shoppers and the exits, then limped
> over to the occult book 
> section and started scanning the goods.  The manner
> Titus used was, on the 
> surface, an attempt at being inconspicuous, but was
> about as effective as a 
> volcano trying to hide behind a small shrub.  It was
> clear that he wanted to 
> be noticed, but he didn't want to be noticed for
> wanting to be noticed.
> 
> A game was being played and he wanted to see if Mr
> Mystery would bite.

John was listening to Matt as Titus walked into the
store.  He watched the vampire limp over to the occult
book section, mostly reference mannuals and texts that
were generally considered safe.

"You'll never guess who walked in."  He'd switched to
Hebrew.  "Good guess, and not just any vampire, but
Mr. Bane himself.  Can I call you back?"

He hung up the phone and glanced at Tommy, who was
currently bidding good bye to a very greatful wizard. 
About halfway across the floor the wizard turned.  

"Bless you, Mr. Black.  And thank you for your
generousity.  It will not be forgotten."

"Just share the tale of my generousity with your
frieds, and remind them that I'm here to serve their
needs."  The gentleman smiled and promised.  

Tommy was about to walk over to Titus but was waved
off.  John whispered "Those girls are getting a little
too interested in some of the hexes.  The spells are
cantrips and harmless, but I hate shoplifters.  Keep
an eye on them."

Tommy nodded and went to the other end of the store.

John had recognized what Titus was doing, and decide
to go along with his act.  He didn't think it was
necessary, and he suspected that one or two of the
patrons already knew the vampires true nature, but
their was no reason to be rude.

"Good evening sir.  Welcome to Mike's Place, and
congratulations on avoiding Mike."  Where the hell was
that dog anyway?  "What can I do for you."

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