Some part of me perks up immediately; I know better than to let it show. Retainer does mean more consistent work, which I've been needing lately, with our goals in mind.
"300,000, and, you have to actually tell me why you want to know what happened on New St. Gotthard. I can't get your team the details they want if I don't know what to look for. Then I'll agree to the job."
If my eyes weren't half closed and not focused right on you, I'd say you smiled. You lean in.
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