Chapter: 111 ******* VALE AND ALTAIR: “Evening, sirs?” The driver greeted us as we climbed in, and for a brief moment, I wondered if he recognized Helios. “Where shall I be driving you to at this hour?” he asked again, grinning at us through the mirror, revealing a few rotten teeth that hinted at too much smoking or whatever else he indulged in. (“Remind me to clean his memories as soon as we get down,”) Altair suggested, and I nodded in agreement. “Fourth of Allen Bridge, apartment number 13,” I told the driver, who nodded and checked the tab for the fare. “That would be a hundred and thirty, sir,” he replied, looking expectantly at me for my card. It was then that I remembered I hadn’t taken any of the items I had brought to work that evening. “Uh, just a moment,” I said, feeling a pang of anxiety. I hadn’t planned for this, and without my wallet, I would need to think quickly. “Fuck!” I cursed, and Virgil watched me with a smile. Before I knew it, he dipped his hand int
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