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    Branzy's in need for some quick cash. He says yes to a sketchy commission that he normally wouldn't. It's quite a surprise when he learns the customer is Clownpierce, reputedly the most dangerous man in the city. And in a twist of events, he hires Branzy. So what do you do when you're a redstone genius that's deathly afraid of your employer? Flirt with him, obviously.

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    Clown gave a lopsided smile, his teeth sharp. “When it comes to what really matters, the house always wins, love.”

    Branzy nodded thoughtfully, turning back to the machine. That makes sense then. He’s never been the best businessman—Rek was the expert on that normally. And—

    “Hang on,” Branzy suddenly said, turning back around, “What did you just call me?”

    Clown blinked innocently.

    He stared at Clown for a moment more, before abruptly turning back to the machine. Branzy poked around in the mechanical guts, trying to keep his heart from picking up speed. Had Clown been … he couldn’t have been. Could he? Was he flirting?

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    Biohazardous weapons, blood, and flirting-but-not-really included. Not beta read.

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    28 Aug 2024