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Working alone does tend to be simpler all around.

I've been waiting for my partner to get ready for a half an hour now. I could have been in and out and had the job done by now.

He's worse than a woman sometimes.

I don't know about that, women take forever to fix themselves up. I really don't get it.

Half an hour? That long?

It's all about projecting an image -- I'm sure you can appreciate that.

That long. And he wasn't even putting on a tux.

Sure, once I see the finished product and am not in a hurry, I can absolutely appreciate a gorgeous woman. But I'm not usually a patient man.

I..meant..it would take you half an hour to do your job? Try...fifteen minutes. Or less.

Well, that would be including travel time, of course. Ten there, ten back, ten to actually do the job.

Besides, you don't even know what I do -- I don't think you're really in a position to judge how long it should take me.

Quite true, but I was basing it off of my own job. Self centered of me, I know. Although I imagine most jobs are about getting in, getting it done, and leaving.

Well that..and success.

Ditch the partner?

Oh, for me, it's most of the same -- but unfortunately, a lot of my profession I can't do alone.

I suppose that answers your question.

Get a new partner.

Dare I ask your profession?

He's the best in the field, as well as a very old friend. I'm afraid all I can do is put up with him.

I procure unique items for a select clientele.

I know the feeling. As much as you want to throw the friend out of a moving vehicle, you can't help but continue saving his ass.

You just did a beautiful job at answering my question, without answering my question.

Something like that, yes.

It's a rare talent.

You must be one talented woman, then.

I do try.

I'm intrigued.

Another one of my talents.

It's a shame you're so modest.

Well, it was never one of my stronger suits. Clients don't pay for people in my line of work who think they're mediocre.

Now don't take this the wrong way...

Are you one of those high-end prostitutes?

...God, no.

Good. I was getting a bit worried.

What from out conversation gave you that impression?

Select clientèle, getting the job done, needing to be good at what you do...I don't know. Did I offend you?

Obviously.

I said I procure unique items for a select clientele. Procure, for those of us who didn't stay awake for vocabulary lessons, means to obtain through painstaking means.

Are we clear now?

Well I didn't mean to offend you. You were quite vague about it all. Yes, I got the 'procuring unique items' bit. For all I know, that could mean you help find other girls for your pimp.

Thanks for that lesson, Teach. Couldn't have possibly sorted it out without you.

Crystal.

Well, I'm always happy to help.