[It's one of his contacts at the prep school on the other side of the city. He needs a money line and the betting pool he facilitates is lucrative enough. It's never anything big, its mostly for the amusement of rich kids bored enough to want their money in circulation somewhere -- anywhere.]
[But there are some topics that strike a nerve with Basco, and his minion has just touched on it -- or rather, inquired on it... on behalf of someone else.]
No. [There's a distinct change in Basco's features. A sharpness in the eyes.] That one, [Fingers tighten around the phone.] that is out of the question. And I don't care, no -- no no no, you listen to me.
[His voice drops, dangerously low.] You tell Prince Imbecile -- and yes, you can quote me on that -- no. There are some lines I don't cross, even if I would get a kick out of crossing them. This is one of them. He wants information on Princess Perfect, he can get it himself.
[And with that, the phone snaps shut.]
Now, [The smile is back in place; placid, though tense.] Sorry for keeping you waiting. [Not quite sure if that's as sincere as it's worded. But hey.]
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[But there are some topics that strike a nerve with Basco, and his minion has just touched on it -- or rather, inquired on it... on behalf of someone else.]
No. [There's a distinct change in Basco's features. A sharpness in the eyes.] That one, [Fingers tighten around the phone.] that is out of the question. And I don't care, no -- no no no, you listen to me.
[His voice drops, dangerously low.] You tell Prince Imbecile -- and yes, you can quote me on that -- no. There are some lines I don't cross, even if I would get a kick out of crossing them. This is one of them. He wants information on Princess Perfect, he can get it himself.
[And with that, the phone snaps shut.]
Now, [The smile is back in place; placid, though tense.] Sorry for keeping you waiting. [Not quite sure if that's as sincere as it's worded. But hey.]