Soul Music - Back of Neck

'This one, sir?' whispered a shadow beside the livery stable, as Buddy wandered along the moonlit street.

'Yes. This one first and then into the tavern for the other two. Even the big troll. There's a spot on the back of the neck.'

'But not Dibbler, Sir?'

'Strangely, no. He's not here.'

'Shame. I bought a meat pie off him once.'

'It's an attractive suggestion, but no-one's paying us for Dibbler.' The Assassins drew their knives, the blades blackened to avoid the tell-tale shine.

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Soul Music - p186