The Actor's Contract
But that’s not how Jackson is made … no matter the stakes, Jackson’s genetic wiring is hardwired to needle people.
“See if you get this,” the voice snaps with irritation. “Julle dom dose gaan kry wat julle verdien.” (Afrikaans = You stupid assholes are going to get what you deserve)
I’m not sure what language that is — must be old and dying if fewer than fifty people speak it — but he’s clearly struggling a little with his pronunciation. I think. It’s rough, clipped, like he’s annoyed at the words themselves. But the tone cuts through the air, sharp, precise, a quiet threat wrapped in foreign syllables.
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