Honeyed Words by J. A. Pitts

Author:J. A. Pitts [Pitts, J. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, General, Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Urban Life, Epic
ISBN: 9780765329073
Google: Z_J2Hl5L2JcC
Amazon: B007SRXRUS
Publisher: Tor Books
Published: 2011-07-05T00:00:00+00:00

Thirty-two

Frederick Sawyer stood in front of the bank of windows overlooking his city, holding a letter in the sunlight. An opened box sat in the middle of his large desk, the Bubble Wrap sticking above the edge of the open flap. “Surely you understand what this means?” he asked, excitement coursing through him in waves of fire. He glanced across the room to where Mr. Philips stood. “If this is true, imagine the influence I could wield.”

“Of course, sir,” Mr. Philips said. “So you believe this is true?”

Frederick looked down at the page again. There were two sets of writing there, English and a language that resembled Old High German. The letters were blocky and trended more toward runes, but it was a language that tickled the back of Frederick’s mind. “I believe this is Dwarvish,” he said, letting the glee rise in him. “There is a legend among the ancient ones of a mead such as the one described here. To own it would be invaluable.”

Mr. Philips clasped his hands behind his back. “I find it interesting that this revolves around parties in Vancouver, but excludes the self-proclaimed King.”

“Quite right,” Frederick said with a toothy grin. “All the more reason to pursue this. Obviously this King does not have total control over the city as it first appeared. Best to spread our efforts to all opportunities.”

“We will require a testing of this brew,” he said, not turning. “This mead gives the imbiber the voice of the gods, a power to move men’s hearts and enthrall their minds.”

“If I may be so bold…” Mr. Philips interjected. He looked at Frederick for permission to continue. Frederick nodded. “You have had your eye on the Montgomery lad for some time. Perhaps this potion, if authentic, could be used to boost his natural abilities, providing you a greater asset, regardless of the outcome of the auction for a superior vintage.”

Frederick nodded. “I like the way you think, Mr. Philips. Let’s invite Mr. Montgomery to dinner.”

Mr. Philips turned to the computer and began tapping on the keys.

“Find him a suitable dinner companion as well,” Frederick said, stroking his chin. “Someone buxom, and fawning.”

The click-clack of the keys continued unabated for several minutes. Finally, Mr. Philips looked up. “Invitation has been sent, sir.”

“And the girl?”

“Redhead, five-six. Bikini barista from that quaint little shop on Burnside.”

Frederick nodded. “Excellent. She will do just fine.”

She was a handsome lass, and not so intellectual as to intimidate young James.

Yes, this would be delicious, he thought.

“Invite some of the regulars,” Frederick added. “Let’s see if we can dazzle Mr. Montgomery.”

Mr. Philips nodded and returned to his work. Frederick took a fat hand-rolled cigar from a humidor on his desk, snipped off the end, and settled down in his leather chair. He pulled a slender wooden shaving out of a different box and held it to his lips. With a breath he set the twig alight, then put the cigar in his mouth. Blue smoke rose around him as he sucked the flame into the tobacco.

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