CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

“A gift from a far cousin,” Justin answered.

“Okay but it is some really good stuff,” Victor said smiling at him.

It was like they were talking to each other in a code the others didn’t understand. 

“How much for it?” Justin asked cutting to the chase.

Victor stroked his chin thinking.  

“I will give ya three gold coins for it,” Victor said as they both went into a burst of funny laughter. 

When the laughter cooled down, the serious discussion came back up. 

“Seriously, how much for it?”

Victor’s smile reduced. He understood; strictly business.

“Take three bags of silver coins,” Victor said marking the beginning of the negotiation.

Justin shook his head, slowly placing his hand on the counter of the stall. 

“You have always been stingy,” Justin took a look at the faces of his exhaust