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The Seasoned Jailbirds: A Short Story

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No... I haven't done anything wrong. The seasoned jailbirds will take one look at you and know they've hit the jackpot. I give you a week before you become someone's property. Detective, please. I'm innocent. I know. Really, I do. But those Diales are another story. You say they are running some operation, but I know nothing about it. I've been watching them for years. Even while Lucy was on the inside... - they never stayed on the straight and narrow. - I know nothing about that. I was just trying to see my girlfriend. In fact, I need to call her. Aren't I entitled to a call? You've been watching too many movies. You're not entitled to anything unless I say so. That's illegal. Now you're becoming a legal expert? Then you should …show more content…

Drugs. - These foreigners are up to no good. - That's a lie. Adze doesn't do drugs. Anyone involved with the Diales is involved in drugs. Careful, foreigner. We'll get all of you. You two... Leave him alone! It's a waste of time! Get out of here! Rubbish. Relax. - He's been getting worse the whole day. - And his ears? He can hear, but they're still bleeding. I can't sit or lie down. - This is torture. - I'll help you feel better... but these people... - won't stop attacking you. - If you can't stop it, what's your use to us? You asked me to deceive the dead, so they would see you and not the boy. That's the service I provided. Surely a powerful herbalist like yourself, the best in Mzansi, can do something. There may be. Only a few... have the skill and the courage. Do you know how? I'll have to go North, but there are costs. Costs? You're worried about costs when I am suffering! - Tell me who can help me! I'll pay! - It's not just the money. There are other costs. These are powerful forces we're fighting. Listen, I'm ready. You're eager and determined... but they will ask way more than you bargained for. Listen - whatever it takes... whatever I need to do, I'll do it. Do you hear

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