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“Fuckers,” I growled “Did you find the the cops—found them Because, well, we knew better

“As bloodthirsty as ever, eh, Shawn?” Velle asked, shaking his head

“More so,” I adet them?”

“Oh, I got ‘e in his voice that said they would never rob another store again

“Is that why you’re here?” I asked, waving toward the counter

“Partly, yeah I do this part tierous The neighborhood needs it”

“It does And it’s good of you to take care of it even though I know you never wanted this Since I have so I donate a bit to fixing this place up? Maybe having some more food options to choose from?”

“That’d be great, Shawn Really I’ve been growing lettuce and kale under the fucking grow lights I used to grow pot with,” he said, laughing at his adolescent rebellion “I give it away for free to anyone ants it Alanted to change shit here, but never had the excess funds to do it”

“I’d be happy to help”

“So, what, you got a nice life going, but are choosing to take a vacation here?” Velle asked, suspicious

“I got myself into a little trouble,” I admitted

“That sounds like you,” he agreed, nodding

“I know, right? I just needed to get away for a few days to regroup and get ht I don’t knohy, but I just automatically came this way”

“To re

“Maybe that’s it,” I agreed

“Have you seen her?” Velle asked

“Have you?” I shot back, then winced

“I’ll take that as a no,” Velle said, shooting me a smile “Go on Get your coffee I can see you practically twitching for it Don’t worry It’s fresh I’ me a friendly smirk

I went ahead and gotback to the hotel room later