Topic: False Proofs and Half Truths

Hooked

Date: 2014-10-16 19:38 EST
"You're back in town."

"You sound surprised."

"Your smile is as though you expect to be welcomed with a parade or a feast."

"Don't think I can be a prodigal son when I don't have a father or a home. But if this is your way of inviting me to stay for dinner, then I accept."

"Right, like I would invite you into my home."

"Well, invitations are not required for me to come inside you know."

"And this encourages me to be kind how —- Who are you going by these days?"

"When I decide on a name, you'll be the first to know."

"I don't even believe that a little bit."

Laughs. "Well hey, I'm a thief, not a liar."

"You're a story teller."

"I don't tell stories. Bards and poets tell stories. And completely fabricate and alter the truth into something that is almost entirely unrecognizable and pass that on ?"

"I know, I know. I've heard your spiel. Next thing you know, you're going to tell me that you're not a bad guy, but a hero."

"Gods no. Heroes die eventually. I'm still around and kicking."

"Which brings me to my next question, how can I get you to leave?"

"Find me something fun to steal. Aladdin's lamp or treasure maps. Ornate jewelry or puzzle boxes. You know what I like Finny."

"That is not my name."

"Still think Finny the Fence has a nice ring to it."

"And if I find a job, how do I get in touch with you?"

"Oh you still know how to find me. Just whisper into the wind and I'll turn the corner." Heading off, curved steel caught the light on the way to the door before it was pushed open.

"You want me to shout your name from the rooftops P—-"

"Nonsense! I'll be back before the week is out." The door shut behind him.

Hooked

Date: 2014-10-19 22:16 EST
"You've got to be kidding me."

"Now would I do that to you? No wait, don't answer that. But yes, this is in fact-"

"You stole Cupid's bow and arrows?"

"Is that what people call...No never mind. I didn't steal them and to be frank, it is just one of his bows. Come on. Don't look at me like that. The guy has dozens of these things just laying around."

"How do I know that you are telling the truth?"

"Would you like me to demonstrate" Where is your pretty little wife?" A hand reached out towards the quiver containing two arrows on the counter.

"No, no demonstration necessary. Just let me have a closer look to authenticate them. How did you even"Do I want to know?"

"We did a trade. I gave him a jar of honey."

"Of honey."

"Yes."

"In exchange for two of his very powerful arrows tipped in either gold or lead?" Each arrow was pulled out and held up before the tips were inspected.

"And a "Always Hit your Target' Bow." Adding that in to sweeten the deal.

"For a jar of honey."

?".With enough tranquilizers in it to knock out a large Titan. Maybe."

"I have no words."

"Good because all I want is your money. So now, what do you think?"

"I think you're a fool for robbing a god."

"I told you, we did a trade. Though I don't think he'll ever notice that they're missing. I'm telling you, they're all over his place. Guy is a slob."

"How did you even find him?"

"I found a secret."

"Found a secret."

"Are we back to the part where you repeat back to me what I just said" How long before I get any money in exchange for my excellent find?"

A pouch was tossed onto the counter then, gold coins trickling out.

"A pleasure doing business with you Finny." He collected the coins and the pouch and started away for the door. "Remember, gold for love. Lead for not so much love. Technical terms and all."

"That's not my "Hey so why the arrows in the first place?"

"What is the arrow but an oversized key to unlock a heart?"

"Are you serious?"

"As a nail in a coffin. That's actually inscribed on the arrow man."

"Oh geeze, it is."

"And you know how I love to unlock things." His smile lingered a moment before the bells chimed and he made an exit.