“What are you doing here, Carl?” He shrugs, looking towards the counter, appearing uninterested in me. A tiger’s way of showing he doesn’t feel threatened. “I was in the neighbourhood. This kid of yours is the talk of all the towns. I figured I’d drop in and take a quick look.” His eyes light up as he looks back at me. “Who knows? Maybe someday I’ll have to deal with him. It's always good to know your opponent. You know, be able to put a face to a name.” “That wouldn’t be smart to try,” I warn him. “Oh, I’m sure it wouldn’t be too difficult at all,” Carl says. “You best stay away from him,
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