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“Fantastic. Do you think you could do it exactly the same way without slowing the horse down?”
“Now that I’ve run through it, yeah.”
“Excellent.”
“Do you want me to get into costume now?”
“Yes.” He looks at his watch. “Can you be ready in thirty minutes?”
“As long as hair and makeup are ready for me.”
“Great.” He nods and walks away.
Turning, I head over to where Nevaeh is standing, noting that she looks a little green.
“Are you okay?”
“What? Oh, I’m fine. Totally fine.”
“Okay, good, because I have to head over to hair and makeup to get my hair done, then get into costume.”
“You’ve gotta do it again?”
“Well, yeah. Probably a few more times.”
“Awesome. Amity?”
“Yeah?”
“I’m gonna watch you from inside the RV with the door closed and the blinds pulled down, okay?”
I laugh, wrapping my arm around her shoulders and tugging her to me.
“Whatever makes you happy.”
“Xanax makes me happy. Lots and lots of Xanax.”
11
GENESIS
Ifinish up a job for a regular client and sign off on it before heading downstairs. I spot Blade in the corner with Crane, Circus, Hannibal, and Probe and walk over to them, nodding at Legs as she walks by with a smile.
“You done?” Blade asks, flagging down Hoops. “Get me a coffee.”
“You got it, Prez.” He nods before heading off.
“Just finished,” I tell him. “Came down to let you know I got an email from the director. He’s invited anyone who wants to, to come check out the set. Said as long as we don’t get in the way, we are welcome to come down and watch. I think he wants to pick our brains about possible locations he can use, but I’m going to check it out. If we’re going to have these people on site, I want to get a feel for them—know what to expect and who to watch for.”
“Really? Fuck yeah, count me in,” Circus says loudly.
Hannibal nods. “I’ll ride out with you. I’m not working until tonight, so I’ve got time.”
Blade looks around as the others nod. “Sunshine and Alex are with Inigo and Conan at Carnage. I wouldn’t mind taking a look. Might as well see what it’s all about.”
“Alright, I’m leaving in a minute. So if you’re coming, I’ll meet you at the bikes.”
They all take off except for Blade. “Any luck finding any info on Amity?”