Tau watched the conversation but her eyes were unseeing. She listened to the two men exchange words-- exchange threats? [color=gray][i]Over me?[/i][/color] But why?

She understood why Kaufmann initially put up a fight-- Tau knew she earned him quite a bit of money on certain nights. But he backed down rather quickly. Something she hadn't expected at all.

And Titan held his ground like some kind of professional, a complete turnaround from the awkward, bumbling fool she had had to put up with all day.

Her eyes were glazed over and her brow was furrowed. She didn't respond until Titan had to tap her arm. She followed him to the retrieval dock where money was exchanged without incident, to Tau's ever-increasing surprise. Once the transaction was completed and Kaufmann confirmed the money in his account, he extended a hand out to Titan. [color=red][b]"Pleasure doin' business."[/b][/color]

And as he walked away, he spoke to Tau: [color=red][b]"Hope you have a few [i]words of encouragement[/i] for whoever's got your shift tonight."[/b][/color]