Nicely done, Sis dear. I agree with all of it, and yes, I wondered at the rather elaborate lengths to go to create such an odd pawn shop. Still, this being a very rough story where I'm being more led by it than my leading it. All things are subject to change.

However, I think, and it's beginning to take shape, that the legless man is really required and the ruse was engineered to spark Justin's curiosity, rather than to give a more genuine appearance. I think it'll all be explained.

What I'm doing this time around is keeping all your comments until later. IF I decide this bit of fluff is worth re-writing, then I'll dig into them. You are my most favorite editor, dear one. Thank you so much for being!