Chapter 29
"Are you sure you're ok with this, Vince?" Naboo asks.
"Yes, I'm sure."
"And you're ok with me not coming with you?"
"Yes."
"And you feel safe enough around the shamen to spend time with them?"
"Yes." He looks me in the eye.
"Do you promise?"
"I promise."
"Okay then. They should be here any minute."
"Naboo!" Shouts one of the shamen from the shop downstairs.
"We're upstairs!" He shouts back. There's a thundering of feet, then 10 shamen appear in our sitting room.
"Where's Tony?" I ask.
"He doesn't have legs, he'd be pretty useless." Kolet says.
"Fair enough."
"Ok, if anything happens you know how to get to me, don't you?"
"Yes Naboo."
"And you'll keep me updated on what you're doing and where you are?"
"Yes Naboo."
"And"
"Naboo, we'll be fine." Saboo interrupts.
"Ok then. Have fun!" He waves as we walk out. I wave back as we close the door behind us.
"Do you want to know the real reason Tony isn't here?"
"I thought it was because of his lack of legs?"
"No. He got drunk and high last night and he's still recovering."
"Oh. Do all shamen do drugs, or is it just him?"
"Most do, but he does more than most."
"Oh."
"So, Vince, how are you?" Kioni asks.
"Not bad." I reply. "A bit better." She smiles warmly.
"Glad to hear it."