Drabbles, Vignettes, and Micros: Oh My!

October 16, 2022

Head high, she swept out of the room. A second later, head even higher, she swept back in, snatched up the money and was gone again.

"My lady, why would you look at the ceiling so? Is there something up there?"

"I've heard that heat tends to rise, yes?"

"So I've heard it said." Dante said playfully, his amusement evident. He was sitting at the table, he's feet propped up and his tie undone. "But you can't see heat, Annaleise."

"Yes, of course not. Especially with someone like you in the room, full of hot air. It cools the surrounding area by comparison."

Dante barked out a laugh, surprised at the woman's wit.

"I've got to admit, that was good. You deserve that money. But I've got a proposal for you."

"Oh?"

"Oh indeed. I propose a partnership. I have money, you have skills, I think it'd work beautifully. Picture it...us two kids, the world at our feet!"

"Hmmm...." Annaleise muttered, "It is a nice thought. You've got yourself a potential deal. I'll find you and let you know."

"That's all I ask."

He watched her leave, reaching into his pocket for his wallet. It was gone. For the second time in no more than a quarter hour, Dante laughed.

"Mercy, she's good."