Specific, Zana said of the relationship and interplay between the girls and their handlers. It was putting it mildly and it was definitely unique...or at least in regards to anywhere else but here. "What Zana is saying," Theo added dryly with a slight grin, "is that you're bound to get more than an eyeful, time to time. You'll need to get used to that, and develop a knack for viewing it as the norm and just another trial at the office."i
Back to the matter of Oliver's proposal, however, Theo considered Zana's input while tapping away an overlong ash from his cigarillo. "He's got a fighter's build and flexibility," he agreed, giving Oliver a second look. "and he's got the bravado in spades. Something you might want to work on refining just a little," he advised. Confidence was good. Bold was appealing in a fighter. "But until you're able to back up your words with winning results on a regular basis, it's all talk."
But exclusive arrangements, events, a business of its own besides or alongside? "Maybe," Theo considered with a frown. Though it was much too early to consider those things. Oliver needed quite a few wins under his belt first, and a good deal of refinement. "If you're agreed to the terms then, a silent sponsorship for now. We'll revisit the rest at a later date, and see how it goes. Consider yourself hired then, as security here." The rest, well that was a wait and see proposition. As Oliver said, Saun was a slow season for fighting in Rharne.
Back to the matter of Oliver's proposal, however, Theo considered Zana's input while tapping away an overlong ash from his cigarillo. "He's got a fighter's build and flexibility," he agreed, giving Oliver a second look. "and he's got the bravado in spades. Something you might want to work on refining just a little," he advised. Confidence was good. Bold was appealing in a fighter. "But until you're able to back up your words with winning results on a regular basis, it's all talk."
But exclusive arrangements, events, a business of its own besides or alongside? "Maybe," Theo considered with a frown. Though it was much too early to consider those things. Oliver needed quite a few wins under his belt first, and a good deal of refinement. "If you're agreed to the terms then, a silent sponsorship for now. We'll revisit the rest at a later date, and see how it goes. Consider yourself hired then, as security here." The rest, well that was a wait and see proposition. As Oliver said, Saun was a slow season for fighting in Rharne.
