Iron Veve's Kiss
Dragon catches it, unfazed.
He smirks, “Sí, jefe (boss). Replaced ’em last week. They’re just… enthusiastic. Like you.”
I snort, circling the bike, “Enthusiastic. Right. And this chain—” yanking on it, the bike shudders,“—looser than your abuela’s tamale ties after midnight mass. Gonna snap mid-ride, leave Dru stranded.”
Dragon starts rolling up his sleeves, revealing faded Calavera tattoos, “Chain’s fine. Got a tension tool in my box. I’ll fix it antes de que (before) sundown.”
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