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

[eugene mcfadden]

>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."

Titus shrugged, ' I was in the neighbourhood and had a few minutes to kill.  
You collected your stuff from Akri- from my warehouse yet?'

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