“Our instructions were that this would was the payment for the merchandise.” Lauren said hastily as she rummaged through her pockets.

The client watched bemusedly as the pair hurriedly rifled through their specially tailored clothes and counted the small containers hidden within.

“Ah, this is most excellent. I knew dealing with you was a wise decision, based on the reputation you have.” the client smiled. “Reputation is so important, isn’t it? With it, one is everything, without it, one is nothing.” The client leaned forward “This payment lives up to your reputation. Ivan! Give them the merchandise.”

Ivan hurriedly handed the box to Janus. “Now, I also have a reputation for punctuality I must keep. Ivan, show them out.”

“Yes, of course!” Ivan replied eagerly as he led Janus and Ivan out of whatever building they were in. As they left through the door, Ivan cautiously whispered to Lauren “You should leave a soon as possible. He has a reputation, especially when it comes to pretty girls.”