Pops counting out the

ust you to be honest with this. Right?" He said hesitantly, handing Conor a

n't get lost on the way! Mr. Cochan will have the city guard after you in minutes if he learns you swindled his till mo

d about the task, but it got hi

me humiliating m

t three years, only to be laughed out the doors. His most recent humiliation was his id

he tall glass doors came into view, the dr

taking in a deep b

ocked him with a wicked smile on his face. "Oh, Mr. Brant

ide and pushed his way through to the clerk's desk. The greeter snorted

s till bag while Conor listened to the business happening all around him.

a! My old one just isn't up to snuff. This idea will take o

sinessmen. Perhaps your 'stock photos' business might take off, but

h a better camera, I know I can

nting an idea directly into his mind's eye. The potential business model streamed out before h

reality, remembering all th

eave. However, he saw Mr. Miros sobbing against the wall, photos strewn around him.

am sorry," was all Conor c

e steller lenses and a great flash. With a solid tripod, I could take photos any

s and variety would be perfect for stock photos for all the ads these comp

m, then reached for more.

ty architecture, and local plant life. There were even a few with c

again, as if a phantom was

d dragon coins with his fingertips. "How would such an investmen

hen took in Conor's black apron, his grea

oney would buy the equipment, and perhaps if I had been able to get a full dragon from the bank, I could offe

re saying, "would you be wi

p sharply. "Are...

"51% for one gold dragon. This should get you that good camera an

tion of several staff and patrons. Conor quickly tucked hi

ve you the bank's answer", and then he pointed towards Conor, a look of scorn crossing

ess agreement between myself and Mr..." Miros turned to Conor sh

ley," Cono

oan officer, who looked at Conor as if he thought Conor finally found some sucker to cheat in a business d

efore the loan officer, whose eyes widened in disbelief. In a deep voice almost

onor wondered, reeling at h

lled out a card with the name Liam Nur

ntley, how ca

e in his phone? Was

uld like to invest in a business. Would you b

antley. How much i

ut was likely pocket money for most of his clients. No, it was likely the

agon, for 51

the details together when I meet your new partner. I c

e awesome." Conor then glanced at his watch,

he mean time, I must stress to you Mr. Brantley, do not transfer any funds t

r. Nuri even knew about the Grizlhut a

s looked at him excitedly, "

sort it all out!"The loan office

Dreadnaught Law Firm of Bayan?

Do you know

he Dreadnaught Firm. Dreadnaught is likely the strongest fi

second to spare for someone in my position, let alone someone in yours! Do you seriously expect me to believe you have his personal number and

r him. He had known that Dreadnaught Law Firm was a huge firm, but hadn'

d get everything signed. I cannot thank you so much for this opportunity! I will not let

ter at the front door, "Ah, Mr.

some business. Is Mr

ced him. He is right over there. Odd that you would be delivering such

cially in my presence. Should I hear such defamatory language directed at my client or his business again,

tley is right over there sir," gulpe

his hand, "Good to see you again, Mr. Brantle

with Mr. Miros here. But I am also going to be late getting back for my s

and if he is available I can take Mr. Miros back to the office and get the paperwo

d be furious when he returned. I'm late for a shift but yes that should be fine. And, Mr Nur

mm, I am sure I can catch a cab b

ed to meet you in person, Mr. Nuri. If you or your client ever need assis

r is any indication of this banks feelings toward Mr. Brantley,

Your firm and of course, any of your clients, are always welcome here and

treat people. Some of my top clients may appear no different than a street beggar, yet

l remind the staf! If you have

e you will likely be on th other side of a defamation hea

out of the bank as the loan officer trie

and Conor taking notes about the business pla

ill take Mr. Miros here back to the office and draw up the final documents. When they ar

e exited. He was still amazed that Mr. Nuri would personally handle such a spu

et me know. I am sure we can work something out with him."