Understood
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Chapter 26
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Swerve! This place is amazing!" said Tailgate to Swerve in an excited whisper as the rental agent left them alone on the balcony. For them it would be a balcony with a fabulous view of the neighborhood. For flight-types it was a highly convenient landing pad and entrance. Looking over at the neighboring balcony they could see the telltale scorch marks of frequent thruster fire. "But I'm not sure we can afford it. Eight thousand credits a deca-cycle? That's more than twice what we're paying right now."
"Sure we can, Tailgate. I've got a stable income now and look how well you've been doing out there on Seventh Cycle Street.
"I only do well when you're there, Swerve. You're much better at figuring out what to charge and how to deal with the clients."
Swerve put his hand on the other mech's shoulder. "Hey, you don't need me out there pimping for you. You just smile and look pretty and quote the prices like I've been doing."
"I'm still not sure about this place though Swerve. We don't need somewhere this fancy."
Swerve smiled. "Hey, relax. This place isn't that fancy. And it's a good price for an upper level apartment. It's just way nicer and way cooler than that miserable little box we've been living in. Want to go see the berthroom again? Imagine the fun we could have together in that bed. Like old times, except that we'll have a berth instead of the floor."
"Swerve, when's the last time you and I 'faced? We haven't since coming to Kaon."
"That's going to change though. You'll get a real job and you'll be ready to start 'facing for fun again instead of money."
Tailgate sighed. "I suppose. But still I'm just not completely sure we can afford this place."
"We can. I ran the numbers. And we're going to love living here." He turned and led Tailgate into the main room. The rental agent was sitting at the built-in desk near the door going through his briefcase. "We'll have friends over and have fabulous parties... and think of how great that view is going to look at night. It will be like living at that restaurant we went to."
"I suppose..." sighed Tailgate. "If you really think we can make it work."
"We can. Just wait and see."
"Well?" asked the agent.
"We'll take it."
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"Understood" continues in Chapter 27
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