The panther prowled around me in a loose, wide circle. Its mouth turned down, almost in a pout, and it seemed disappointed that I wasn't going to run away. Or scream, at the very least. Its tail, which was at least three feet long, twitched back and forth in what seemed to be annoyance. Or maybe anticipation. I didn't know. I'd always been more of a dog person. I cleared my throat, and the panther stopped and flicked up one of its rounded ears. Listening. "Um, nice kitty?
Jennifer EstepInstead, I cut him. Not deep, but there was enough of a sting in the wound to remind him of what I'd done to the dwarven mobsters in the parking lot - and that I wasn't just some chick with a knife who looked good in black.
Jennifer EstepKeep the change, Gin," McCallister said in a smarmy, mocking voice. "Consider it an early Christmas present." "Aw," I drawled. "A whopping thirteen cents. You're too kind, Jonah. Why, you'd put Ebezener Scrooge to shame with your bighearted generosity.
Jennifer EstepYโall might as well come on out,โ I said. โI know youโre there. I can smell you.โ โSmell me? But I just took a shower this morning!โ an indignant voice drifted out of the shadows. There was a loud sound, like someone was getting smacked upside the head. Then another voice let out a low mutter. โShut up, idiot.
Jennifer EstepWell, what did you have for lunch?โ I snapped. โSurely thatโs not top secret superhero information.โ โSteak with mashed potatoes and a side salad,โ Striker replied. โAnd a piece of chocolate cheesecake for dessert.โ I gave up on conversation after that. I was too jealous of the cheesecake to continue.
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