David blinked as Mark responded to his speech. It was strange that he had not seen the young man return; usually he was rather in touch with his surroundings. However, he shrugged it off. Mark probably took it as a feeble attempt to flirt; which it was. Leave it die on the floor.

Dave smiled at his sometime business partner. "Business, my friend, is as good as it always is. One way or another. There is always growth in the service industry."

At that moment, in walked no other than Challings. The bastard called himself "gentleman" James Challings, David personally thought of him as little Jimmy. The man was old, and while he reasonably handled his business, he stayed out of drugs. Yet, his views on the subject were well known.

It was Challing's boy Cristo that had led David to begin his workout regimen. While the young man was still fat from his eating habits, his large body hid tremendous muscles. Not enough that he would be stronger than Cristo, but he would be much stronger than anyone would anticipate. And sometimes, surprise is enough.

"Mark, Lillith. I have a feeling that we're about to be approached by that guy who just entered. I suggest that you stick around. Things may get interesting. And frankly, I may need the help. You may earn yourself a discount here Mark."

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