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"Rust told me you are somewhat of a" He searches for the word and ends with, "virtuoso"

I’ve never heard anyone use that word before, but I have a general idea of what it s" I feel the s And because I have a friend like Boone, there’s no need The guy does plenty of it forsoht now"

My fingertips scrape against --as I ponder how to handle what is basically an order "No offense, Mr Petrova, but I can’t lose e with expensive rides"

His lips press together in a tight smile, and I can’t tell if he’s annoyed or sincerely aular hours And weekends Until you’re done"

That won’t be exhausting at all

"It’s not going to be cheap" He said he’d ures, and if he’s going to demand my time, then he can pay for it I’arette hanging between two fingers "Does it look like I’ smile--should annoy me but it doesn’t, because it’s the truth I expect hi nuet paid at Rust’s tias, plus overti, just because

Basically, how h for a decent ’69 Plymouth Barracuda, which is why I came in the first place

"You put this car together for me and I will hand you the keys to your car" He takes an extra-long haul of his cigarette, then leans down to butt it into the cement floor

"You serious?"

Viktor ss I never joke about, Jesse: cars and o with it?" The last place I want rand theft auto

A frown zags across his forehead "Of course"

"And it’ll run?"

"Does it estures ahead of us "As you can see, I have plenty of tools, an engine hoist I can get whatever you need for my expensive rides I am not home much, so I will make sure that my wife is here to let you in"

Mention of Alexandria hasto the steel door in the corner I assuht now? Or did she take another car and go out? Tabbs had her BMW on the hoist thisa new ht

"So? One Aston Martin for one Plymouth Barracuda?" Those cold blue eyes penetrate mine Does he hope I’ll say yes? Or does he si over to the frame, I slide my hand over the hood This hunk of metal in front of me was once a beautiful car that purred and raced If I have any clue what I’et the distinct impression that if I say yes to hi and fast

"It’s a deal"

"Good" His dress shoes scrape against the concrete as he approaches my side, a smooth, manicured hand extended He’s not one for dirty work; that e is just for show "So, you’ll be here tonight to take a better look" It’s er to drive this car"

"Viktor!" his friend calls fro in Russian, the words sounding quick and harsh

"If you will excuse me now, Jesse I need to be onout Clearly sending ht, then" I could argue with hi I’ve had years of experience doing it with a dad who thinks the world should bend to his will because he’s the al that I’h hoops for and he knows it

I throw my shitty-ass car--I can’t wait to park this ball-less hunk of metal for the last ti catches the corner of ainst thenext to the door

Watching hts by the end of the drive, waiting for the gate to open So I wave at her Not really a wave More like four fingers lifting into the air,wheel I holdwhat she’ll do

At first I think she’s not going to acknowledge lass She keeps it there as I roll away

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Jane Doe

now

Dr Alwood’s black sedan chugs along the bustling main street of Sisters

My new hometown