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[i]Xil Gil returned his attention to the man, letting go of him. Ray hunched over, panting, blood welling from between his fingers as he clutched at his face. The cyborg hadn't heard Yuri move.[/i]

[b][color=9e0039]"Right then, allow me to rephrase my inquiry. Tell me where the Engineer was last seen, or I'll have you feet up."[/color][/b]

[i]The words "I'll kill you". Certainly those who lead tough lives hear those words often, but they are scarcely to be taken literally. This was different, and not just because it was paraphrased. It was truth, pure and simple. Ray realized this, and needed no more motivation.[/i]

[color=6ecff6]"That club on 45th, the Velvet Glove. He was there soliciting, last I saw. Ugh... I think you hurt my neck. I just want to forget all this shit and go to bed with an aspirin."[/color]

[i]Xil Gil booted Ray in the chest, sending the cook sprawling onto his back. He stalked over to the man, crouched over him, and reached out to wrap both hands around his throat.[/i]

[b][color=9e0039]"I'll save you the bender, old duck. I'll kill your pain quicker than the aspirin will. Can't have the bills poking around when you talk, and trust me Mister Ray, I know you will talk."[/color][/b]

[i]The British goon seemed to take a capering delight in playing up his role. Likely the only reason why Yuri would have several seconds to decide whether or not he wanted to try and save the informant's life.[/i]