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"He also fancies himself to be a lady-killer, but there
is little evidence to support his claim. The female com-
panions he is seen in public with are paid for their com-
pany, and none have lasted more than a week. It seems
they feel the money is insufficient for enduring his revolt-
ing personality. Foodwise, he has a weakness for broc-
coli."

I turned a neutral smile on the deflated Deveel.

"... And that, sir, is the talent that earns Bunny her




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job. Did you enjoy your sample?"

"She's wrong about the broccoli," Bane said weakly.

"I hate broccoli."

I raised an eyebrow at Bunny, who winked back at me.
"Noted," she said. "Will there be anything else,

Boss?"

"Stick around. Bunny. I'll probably need your help
quoting Mr. Bane a price for our services . . . that is, if
he ever gets around to telling us what his problem is."

That brought the Deveel out of his shocked trance.
"I'll tell you what the problem is! Miss Bunny here
was dead right when she said my magic factory is my
prize holding. The trouble is that someone's robbing me
blind! I'm losing a fortune to pilferage!"

"What percentage loss?" Bunny said, suddenly atten-
tive.

' 'Pushing fourteen percent... up from six last year.''

"Are we talking retail or cost value?"

"Cost."

"What's your actual volume loss?"

"Less than eight percent. They know exactly what