Jasper laughed, a harsh, mocking sound. [b]"Okay kiddo, look, I know your little friend, and she won't be too happy about not getting her shit. But I don't want to deal with her either. So I'll give 'em to ya for twelve, but you have to buy six. Huh? It's not like Tau ain't gonna be back this weekend anyway."[/b] He laughed again, rummaging around his pockets.

He withdrew a pair of blister packs, tearing one in half. He tucked the extra half back into his coat and held his hand out, showing Titan the contents. Six unmarked blue-and-white capsule pills sat suspended in soft plastic bubbles with shiny foil backing. They seemed innocuous enough.

[b]"Tell ya what, man. You're at 72. Make it an even 100 and I'll throw in an extra three. Help me help you, eh?"[/b]