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Agil

Forgive the interruption. You that moneylender I've been hearing so much about?

Loan Shark

Yeah, who's askin'? Bother one of my associates in town if you wanna talk business.

Agil

Oh we're here to talk—but not about business.

Agil

Are you familiar with the owner of the Snowy Thrush?

Agil

Word is your interest rates are bleeding her dry.

Loan Shark

Heh, sounds like hearsay. Besides, it's only natural for a man like me to expect a return on investment—especially when the client's overdue.

Loan Shark

I mean, yeah, my rates are steep...but who the hell's gonna do anything about it?

Loan Shark

I'm the one with the money and power. That means I can do whatever I damn well please. She's nothin' but a hag in a grubby shack.

Loan Shark

I make the demands, she complies. I say jump, she asks how high. That's how power works. Nothin' else to it but that.

Agil

But you can't just...

Loan Shark

Oh but I can! You just don't get it. This conversation's over. Get lost... Or I can just feed you to my pets, if you'd rather stay.

Agil

No, I hear you, man... I hear exactly what you're saying.

Agil

And I have to admit, I agree with you.

Loan Shark

Oh? That so?

Agil

Sure. If someone has power, they can do whatever they want, right? Like, for instance, beating you to within an inch of your sorry life.

Loan Shark

Wha... Damn it! Get 'em!