Response JSW Prompt 6-18-2018

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“Nothing personal, I assure you,” he said, flipping his knife in one hand.

I’ve always wondered how they do that. I’d cut off my fingers for sure.

“So are you a paid killer or just doing this for recreation.”

“Paid.”

“So this is your job? I mean, all the time?”

He took a step forward, apparently tiring of the chatter.

“I was just wondering what makes a man take up this profession.”

He hesitated. “It is what I do best.”

“How so?” I asked, feigning more interest that I felt.

He frowned, considering. “I’m just skilled with… well… weapons. I like them and I have no problem with killing.”

“So, if you weren’t a hired killer, do you think you’d…

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