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[i][color=9e0b0f]"Wonderful to see you again Quint.  It has been a bit."  He held up a finger and ordered himself a beer.  "I do indeed.  And as we both know, a friend in need is a friend indeed.  A friend with cash."[/color][/i]

"Well, that's the most important part, isn't it?" Quint offered casually.  As well-mannered and pleasant as he seemed, he still had to pay the rent.  Besides, one does not gain a reputation for quality without attaching an appropriate value to their skills.

[i][color=9e0b0f]"We can discuss business in a moment though, how have you been since the last time I saw you?"  He turned in his bar stool, leaning slightly against the bar.  He was a very open, warm sort of person.  His smile was never faltering and manner of speech genuine.  "Been by the Lotus recently?"  He sipped his drink again.[/color][/i]

"Oh, you know.  Keeping out of trouble, making sure I don't step on too many toes.  Did a job for your boss about a month ago, had a bug up his ass about some creep."  Of course, Quint was none the wiser that Connor "Sully" Sullivan had just wet his fists with said "creeps" blood only a short time ago, but such was the nature of Quint's work.  Don't ask too many questions.  People expected a certain amount of discretion, and he made sure his guarantee was airtight.  He liked his and Sully's relationship.  It was professional, respectful and almost never difficult.
"Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to hit the Lotus as often as I like, but I'm sure I'll be around sooner or later."
It had been far too long since he had the pleasure of hearing Esperanza sing, or the pleasure of her company in a more private setting.  He liked her a lot, but he knew that any sort of romantic pursuit was a fools game.  He could try and believe there was something there, but once all was said and done and the money transferred it was all over.  Besides, as cordial as he and Miguel were, he did not think the overprotective brother would approve.

[i][color=9e0b0f]As Quint responded to him, Miguel's phone began to ring.  He subtly pulled it from his pocket to see who it was that called.  Work.  "I sincerely apologize, my good friend, but I must take this.  When the boss calls, you know."  He winked before answering the device.[/color][/i]

Quint waved it off casually, "Business as usual, far be it from me to get in the way."  He sat alone again and drank his beer, savoring the cool, crisp taste of it.  He really should pay a visit to the Lotus sometime soon.  Normally he wasn't too picky about his watering holes, but nothing beat air-conditioning and good entertainment.

[i][color=9e0b0f] "Sorry Quint.  There's a fire nearby.  The boss man wants all hands on deck.  I'm afraid we'll have to postpone our chat a bit.  Of course, if you would like to come along and help you will certainly be compensated."[/color][/i]

As calm as Miguel seemed, Quint could see the worry in his eyes.  If it was enough for everyone to be called in to help, then it had to be serious.  There was more than that, though.  Miguel had the look about him that somebody important to him was in danger, and that could only mean one thing.  Suddenly Quint had a vested interest as well.
"Of course," he said, wasting no time in springing to action.  There was no need to stop by the bartender, he always pre-paid his drinks if it was a business meeting.  He hated the interruption, and it made the client feel more comfortable knowing they had his full attention.

In no time at all, they arrived at the scene.  Smoke billowed from the building and countless displaced, tear streaked faces milled about not knowing what to do or where to go.  It was pandemonium, but through it all he saw the stoic and calm figure of Connor Sullivan controlling the situation.  No wonder that man had risen through the ranks, he was a natural leader.  
Miguel and Quint quickly got to work, doing what they could with limited resources and preparation.  It wasn't much, but those they managed to aid were grateful.

Eventually, Miguel met up with Esperanza, who was cradling a distressed child.
"Esperanza" Quint nodded as she greeted him, still somehow managing to smile in spite of the intense situation around them.
Miguel asked him to look after her, and of course he obliged.  He could do no less, "You have my word."
He turned to Esperanza and the child and tried to speak softly to the little girl, "Hey sweetheart.  Don't worry about a thing, we're going to find your parents and everything will be okay.  My name's Quint, but my friends sometimes call me Quinsey."
She didn't seem terribly receptive, but at the same time she wasn't panicked so that had to count for something.  Quint had little to no experience with children, but knowing he had been rescued from a baby farm he felt a need to help them when he could.
"Come on, Esperanza.  Let's see if we can't get her some place quieter, calm her down a bit.  Connor and Miguel will handle everything."