Double Dealing (Cinna)

[Cinna the Penguin]

Alex frowned at Bell. "Ah, aware of our low membership, are we? Well you should know membership is increasing. In fact, tomorrow I am meeting with a very promising man who wishes to join. And we make due with the numbers we have. But, if that is too much...$400,00. That's the lowest I'll take from someone I know has plenty of money to spend."

[The Jabberwock]

"I wasn't complaining about the money, Mr Gould," Bell said. "I was merely saying that the amount your asking for great exceeds that amount you need. And, I find it rather difficult to believe that you would allow my nephew to simply walk away, knowing what he does. Quite frankly, Mr Gould, I believe that you're lying to me, and that you're getting as much money as you can before you go back on our bargin and kill Peter." He shrugged. "Of course, I'm just an old businessman. I only deal with liars on a day-to-day basis. But still," he frowned. "Should any harm come to him, much harm will come to the people you care about. I assure you." Bell sipped his wine casually.

"So think carefully on whether or not it's wise to double-cross me, boy."

[Cinna the Penguin]

Alex shook his head. It was a little late to not double-cross him. After all, if things went according to plan, Peter would be dead within a week. But he didn't say that, as he really needed this money to fund the war.

"Oh, I assure you. Queens will be fine. Now, when can I expect this money?"

[The Jabberwock]

Bell didn't buy it.

"A week. Give or take," he said coolly.