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Chapter 27 - Chapter 07

"Jim, why don't we just let Blade take the fall for this?

"How can we trust him?"

"Should we…."

"I'll get the supplies."

"Guys, hold it, hold it. Let's hear what our leader Jim has to say. Jim…..what…uhh….do you have to say?"

"What's there to say?"

"Sir."

"I'm tired, and I'm going to bed."

"Jim, it's not even dust out?"

"Don't worry. I'll be back in time for our true nap. You can count on that."

"Something feels off. Jim always stays to help us work out the plan, but these past few times, he has been working all by himself."

"Where's Jim going?"

"Boss, he said he was tired and had to go home."

"Is that so? Any particular reason?"

"None was given. What should we do?"

"...Stay here and get backup ready. I don't want any hiccups."

"Is that all?"

"If there is more, I'll let you know."

"Boss, new papers came in. Have a look."

"BYE EVERYONE. I wish you all the best for tonight."

"Bye Jim."

"Bye Jim."

"Oh. Bye, Jim."

"HEY, KID."

"Yeah. U called me, Boss?"

"Who are you?"

"I'm a Stable Hand."

"Can you drive?"

"Well, sure, but..I…."

"Don't worry about that. You see Jim?"

"He left? I didn't even get to say goodbye. He is always gone so long and I never know where he goes?"

"Would you like to find out?"

"Sir?"

"It's a simple question, really."

"Are….are….are those…..really expensive keys."

"I need you to do a little recon for me. Think you can handle it?"

"Is Jim a Double?"

"Oh, no, no, no. See, in a few weeks it will be Jim's 30th anniversary with us and I…sadly….still do not have a gift, nor know what to get him."

"Since he is gone all the time?"

"Ee..ee..e.xactly. Since he's always gone. That is why I need you to go undercover, track all his movements and report back to me all that he does."

"So that you can buy the perfect gift?"

"So that I can buy the perfect gift. I wouldn't assign this task to you if I didn't believe in you, but….."

"I'll do it. I'll do it."

"That's what I like to hear. And Kid….."

"Yeah?"

"Not a scratch."