Ray's response came easily, "Closed the shop six months back, after she kicked the bucket." He looked at Sherman, a glint of knowing in his eyes. "But you probably already knew that, didn't you?"
Sherman gave a wry smile. "Gotta verify the intel, you know how it is. But kudos, you're in the club." Leaning in slightly, he tapped the desk with a hint of theatricality. "Before we dive into this partnership, I reckon I oughta know who's sitting across from me."
George exchanged a glance with Ray before Ray nodded, silently encouraging him. Turning back to Sherman, Ray introduced themselves, "I'm Ray Park, and this is my friend George Hendrick. We've come to you because we need assistance in putting a little wrench in the gears of a swap deal. The hunters in question are George and another guy, Mathew Vincenzo, and the transaction is between the Anfield Alliance Guild and the S-Force guild."
