(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Monaco/Characters/Avatars/RicardoAvatar.jpg)<br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Ricardo Reyes</span></span><br/><strong>Location:</strong>Sun terrace<br/><strong>With:</strong>Kamala, Nereza, Leotie<br/><hr/><br/>Ric, seemed unaware of her surprise for the car or the eager eyes that examined the beautiful ebony slave. Pretending distraction, after all he was more than willing to dance around specifics until he knew exactly what he could get out of this deal. His hand slipped up to his shirt, he undid a button the classy look was beginning to chafe.<br/><br/><strong>"Hm, I suppose even crooks who steal cars need them maintaining, just like anyone else."</strong><br/><br/>"Especially if they take the pleasure of driving it regularly, an older vehicle like that needs to have eyes and skilled hands on it constantly." He sipped his tea; eyes closed, he loved the simple tastes linked to this Moroccan delicacy, and remained uninterested in any alcohol so early or while he was still entertaining the idea of gambling when this lunch ended, though her extensive concoction caught his interest despite his best intention. I suppose expecting anyone to simply drink a beer was too much to ask. Thought the mechanic.<br/><br/><strong>"Its complicated isn't it? It's stolen property so technically one could sieze it from the current - uh - keeper - of the vehicle for nothing, if that were possible. He's not going to be calling the police if its taken, is he? I'm aware of course of its most recent insured value because the Union Home Insurance Co paid the old owner, Maximilian Schenck, when it was stolen. That payment was only two hundred and forty thousand United States dollars. Was it under insured? Possibly, but that figure gives a guide of it's actual worth to its genuine owner, which is that same insurance company. My intentions are to keep the deal somewhere within that same value. I won't do business via a chain of greedy crooked middle men who each want their cut."</strong><br/><br/>He looked considerate, "I am positive we can keep the greedy middle men to just me." Providing a brief smile, he continued. "I ask only because I wish to know if I should simply inquire on its whereabouts and verify or if I should setup a meeting right away." He chuckled, "But I suppose if you are willing to take it off his hands by seizure as you put it, even if hes willing to sell I can inform you now that at the very least he will demand double that insurance price. No one parts with celebrity pieces without exorbitant increases in price and that piece is iconic."<br/><br/>When the meal arrived, he handed Kamala his complimentary glass of water, she was no longer expected to drink from bowls, she had earned that privilege two years ago. He also placed a portion of his meal aside, onto a small plate and dropped it down for her. After that his attentions returned to Nereza.<br/><strong><br/>"I do understand, that I am asking a lot. You are a car dealer and a restorer, not a private detective and I would not want to drag you into anything you would rather not be involved in. I was told you were the best in the business though so I thought that if anyone in the classic car circles knows what is going on, it might be you. But as I say, if doing anything unlawful is a problem, just say so. I won't be offended."</strong><br/><br/>"As long as the integrity of my good name and business remains untarnished I will consider it, if the price is right. I imagine you will treat such a fine machine with the love and devotion it deserves. That's all that counts." He finished off his tea putting the cup to the side, he smirks and leans back, "Besides, like you said its not like he will call the police."<br/><br/>Rics shoulders grew tight as the meal ended, all this talk left him wanting despite the company, and he considered robbing Kamala of her award and giving it to her another evening so he could get back to his grease monkeys. His eyes moved to Namaras pup, reminded of the difference between the two pets, and while he was always pleased with Kamala, she was not nearly as nubile as the younger girls in the shop.