500k. Up front. Or you can delete this number.

It just means when we're on a job you should keep superstition out of it. It taints the mood. Poisons the well.

You can't seriously expect me to do this for *free*? Look, it's a shame about the missing kids, but this won't bring them back, and it sounds *dangerous* and *expensive*.

You know, funny feelings. Bad vibes. Hocus pocus.

Hi I'm Kiki and I don't work for free.

don't get all paranoid on me.

( a shockingly long time passes. )

... are you still going?

Oh! Well, certainly. Sounds like my kinda job.

500k deposit up front, naturally...

Pirates make for terrible clients, anyone who's dumb enough to work for them deserves not getting paid. What's piracy got to do with it?

You see the absolute idiot in car 3? Grinning out the window with her vacant little eyes all lit up like she's never seen a tree before? Embarrassing to be part of the same species.

It can't *all* be cooking drugs, surely.

How did *you* get this frequency? Actually don't answer that, it would only make things worse.

I hope you're not counting on me testifying against them because that ain't happening.

( click. )

Hi this is Kiki's pizza, stuffed or extra crispy?

What do these guys even do for a living?

Gotta say, this is a weird job.

We're just stealing a train, how hard can it be? And it's like, cavemen times for these people. They'll all be practically braindead.

Heist is such an ugly word...

It wasn't, but noted.

My ears are burning.

Would you thrive in a spa or just... Die?

They can't ALL be work days.

kicks @junobot.bsky.social's arm across the floor.

Well shit. So much for negotiating my fee.

These guys sound fuckin gay.

( the thought of avaar perching on such a small stool makes her laugh. )

No, not at all, help yourself. What brings you to this hole in the ground?

CACKLES

@beatsreporting.bsky.social

Well hello, handsome.

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I just want my money.

Should've broken his jaw instead of his nose.

I suppose anything's possible, yeah, but she's pretty far along and I would have at least appreciated an *update* about the situation. If they're tryna stiff us...

@warrioroftuburr.bsky.social

The price has to go up, right? She's pregnant! With twins! That's two- two price increases at least. Three for not telling me sooner. What do you think?