"So I'll ask you this once where did you learn that word from"
"Chill out man… I wanted to do a little business with your organization that's all"
"Organization?"
"Yeah, organization. I need a favor if it isn't too much trouble"
"Do you not have any idea, the meaning behind what you just said"
"What, sulong? It's too access the market, is it not"
I would have thought it was a fluke but he seriously understands the meaning behind that word. Should I play it off regardless. Wait, let's not rush things too much, I should at least figure out his motive and exactly how much information he knows.
"And where did you come across it"
"It's simple. I'm affiliated with the cross world group"
"The cross world!... For some reason I just don't buy it"
"Do you need another confirmation on my part or something?"
He's aware of the organization. I know that much. If he knows the code for getting in direct contact with a high ranking member he should be a high ranking client.
I've done a lot of jobs and met a lot of people. But he doesn't look like anyone that should be affiliated with a gang. Still If he's actually a client it isn't my place to interrogate any further. If they find out I mistook someone important for an imposter who knows what may happen to me.
"No need for that. What exactly can we help you with"
"I need firearms"
"Guns huh. You know if you wanted something like that, you wouldn't be here"
What's going on, if he's truly a client. He'd know the process of things. He wouldn't be coming to my house to buy ammunition. There are locations that specifically deal with that.
"I choose not to go there of my own volition"
"Your own volition?"
"Yeah I'd prefer to do deals with your boss, if that's not too much trouble"
"Then why didn't you just head over to him"
Of course it's because I have no clue where he stays. If I did, I'd have no reason to come all the way to the boonies just to meet one guy who ain't even a high ranking member. I'd probably seem suspicious if he pondered any further. Well I probably already seem that way.
"Oh, and I don't mean your regional boss or whatever. The one I want to speak with is Red"
That should kill off any form of doubt he has left.
"H-How do you know tha-!"
That's impossible! An outsider shouldn't know that name.
"How do you know that name"
We pretty much operate in a very distinct organization structure. Starting from street thugs who don't even know the true organization going higher and more direct within our ranks. It took me seven years of serving to actually realize the organization is being controlled by a single person… A person so shadowed that we've never seen his faceand only uses a code name… Red!.
"Would it be of any help if I share that with you. I told you I'm one of your own"
Probably not… With how laid back he sounds. He probably has a similar level of information about the organization with me. Maybe more. Attempting to interrogate him with that level would only lead to me being played.
"Since you know what we do. Including the boss. I take it you also understand how we play out. If we as much get a hunch you're a threat you'll be eliminated. Simple as that"
"Yeah, I figured that much jimmy neutron"
Sigh, guess intimidation doesn't work on this guy.
"... I'll check in with them and see if he's available. Though it will probably take some days before you get a reply"
"Okey- dokey. Here's my contact. I'll be expecting a call soon"
Contact! What kind of client gives out his private information so casually?
"I understand"
Let's just play along with it for now. I'll let the boss handle him since that's his goal to begin with, whether he means well or not is up to them to decide. They will definitely have to take this one seriously if he knows this much.
"Damn that wore me out"
I've probably interacted with far more people today than I'd normally have done in a month. Well, as soon as I get into contact with Red getting the weapons I need shouldn't be a problem
Thinking about it. It's a good thing I heard a lot about the cross world group during the dark age. So even though I have actually never been in the gang, I should have a sustainable amount of information about them.
I really want to do nothing but take a nap right now, but that probably can wait a little while longer. The sun is still quite high. Well I'd better check up on the house then. The construction company should have gotten started to some extent.
"I want the interior to be modified as fast as possible. Second team start sound proofing the walls"
Woah, talk about going all out… It's good to see that they are already on with it. They even got heavy machinery ready.
"Mr Peterson! What brings you here"
Mr Peterson. It's probably the first time someone has referred to me with such formality. Guess this much wouldn't be a surprise now that I'm his boss and all.
"Don't mind me I'm just checking up on you guys… seems like you all have made decent progress"
"I see that's all it was. Well we've been working on the inside all day. So far the walls and glass have all been reinforced to handle extreme shock even from bombs, the air vents are being reinstalled to filter out and protect up to 98 percent of any outside air getting through. As it stands right now I can guarantee unless there's a missile launch nothing is getting through"
They pulled this much off in barely a day… I knew the express industry was top tier but this seriously blew away my expectations. Their speed is unprecedented at this rate. The house should be done in six days, maybe five.
"Keep up the good work… by the way I'll need you also to build an indoor garden"
Is it Roland leadership that's the case well either way it's a good thing.
"Eh!!!... You can't be seriou-"
Ah he's already run off… everytime he appears he keeps asking for the impossible.
"Is that the client you were talking about? You weren't kidding he really is young"
No kidding…
"Nevermind that, let's get back to work. I have a feeling if we don't finish this quickly more crazy tasks will be sent our way"
I've dealt with a lot of people that spend millions to ensure their home security. But this… This one is certainly over the top even if it's for security… but exactly is he trying to protect himself from.
"I've made significant progress today"
It's a good thing mom and dad are away while the house is under renovation. It would have been hell trying to explain to them, even the neighbors are getting nosy as soon as I left Roland they wouldn't stop bothering me, it's a given that a display like that will draw attention but I didn't expect it to be so soon.
I should avoid drawing much attention this early on.Well not that any problem should arise.
At least, one of the biggest perks of getting your home renovated is getting to crash in a top class hotel like this…
"So that will be a master class suite, will that be all for today sir"
"Yeah, I'll let you know if need anything else"
"Okay sir please enjoy your stay"
I most definitely will. I'll be sure to live to the fullest these remaining days…
"Uh, it's 10 Am"
I guess I slept pretty well… guess I wore myself out again?
Yawn!
While I'm tight on time I don't plan on doing too much today. Since the house is unavailable, I can't start stocking up.
I considered at least securing deals for now to immediately ship home when it's ready. But what's the rush, I still have three weeks in the clock. It wouldn't hurt much if I take a day off or two. With so much money in my hands wouldn't it be a shame if I didn't waste a little.
"Good day what would you like to order"
"Yes I would like to order everything on the menu"
"E-Everything!"
You wouldn't understand how much I missed eating premium food. I regret my taste buds working back then. I ate nothing but rotten junk. Now I can finally enjoy the sweet sensation of delectable delicacies once more…
"Here's the last entree from the seventy two you ordered. Enjoy"
You bet. I won't stop eating until my stomach begs me to… yummy…