PULP & POPCORN

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“Admirable.”
“The problem I have is a little bit outside the purview of the various specialists that
the studio already keeps on the payroll.”
“That surprises me.”
“Why?”
“There’s not much those guys won’t do. That’s the whole point of having them on the
payroll.”
“I’m sure they would do it if I asked. But I don’t want them to. They are blunt
instruments, and this requires a fine touch.”
Felix was already getting tired of the fencing, and he had trouble disguising it.
“Flattery. Good tactic.”
“You seem to be able to accomplish things beyond the abilities of most people. You
have an exceptional track record of success. In short, I have heard you are one lucky
sonofabitch.”
“Even says so on the business cards.”
“Let me tell you why you’re here…”
“Or we could flirt some more.”
“How much do you know about me? And please… be candid.”
“How candid?”
“Brutally.”
“You don’t want brutally candid.”
“Oh, but I do.”