Closet? What's that?
Bumlets sat tensely in Tibby's, eyes constantly on the windows, watching. He'd been waiting for nearly half an hour already, and quickly was becoming more and more upset. This was a waste of his time, his precious selling time, and he wanted to hit something. Or someone. Either would work.
Finally he saw the familiar figure outside the small restaurant. Bumlets quickly paid and exited, joining the figure outside. "What took you so long?" he asked harshly.
"The boss," his companion replied softly as the two continued down the street. "I'm not sure, but I think he might know about my side research on pirates."
Bumlets looked at his companion sharply. "Why would he know that? And if he does, you shouldn't go putting yourself at risk for me, Don."
Don Seitz shook his head. "I don't know how he would know, and I want to do this. It's my gift to you, for not working harder for you during the strike."
Bumlets half smiled and laid a gentle, familiar hand on Seitz's arm. "But all that, just to satisfy my curiosity?" Seitz stepped closer to the Hispanic boy, leaning over to whisper softly in his ear.
"Anything for you…"
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Wally looked up cautiously from his post at the rear of the restaurant. Seeing that the newsboy had left, he swiftly made his own escape out the back door, practically running to his destination. The…guards, by now used to seeing him, let him pass as he ran up to the office. He arrived, panting, and stopped just inside the doorway.
"Joe?" he asked, hoping, praying the other man would be there.
"So soon, Wally?" came the reply from the chair behind the desk. Wally shrugged, approaching.
"I came back as soon as I could," he offered. Joe nodded and rose, his arm wrapping around Wally's shoulders as he steered the younger man to a back room.
"Give us…oh, about twenty minutes undisturbed," he called to the guards.
A/N: Wow. It feels a bit weird, pulling this one out. I revisited the Pairing Generator, and got some inspiration. I am so, so sorry for this.
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Kid Blink's Twiggy: Maddie, dear, just…don't read if you don't want to. I never forced you to read this.
Gryffin: Hi dear! I do so hope you read this and enjoy it. I know, it's been a long, long time. ;;
Spatz: Well, here's what happens next! Enjoy!
Gothic Author: Yeah…I've never really liked Denton that much, even though I love Bill Pullman. ;; Ah, well…
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