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lite to ask questions in general . . . and that
question in specific. Unfortunately, I was currently
well outside those circles, and as such felt com-
pelled to answer the inquiry, however rude.

"Guido."

"Home address?"

"The Bazaar at Deva."

"What?"

"The Bazaar at ... Oh! Uh . . . just say . . .
'varies.'"

The joker what was takin' down this information
gives me a hard look before continuing with his
questions. I give him my best innocent look back,

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which as any jury can tell you is most convincing
though deep down inside I am more than a little
annoyed with myself. Bein' a smarter than average
individual, I should have recalled that even
though my travels and adventures with the Boss
have accustomed me to other dimensions, to most
folks here on Klah such places as the Bazaar at
Deva are unheard of, and therefore suspicious. As
I am makin' a specific effort to be inconspicuous,
this is not the wisest answer to have given.

"Height and weight?"

This question makes me feel a bit better, as it
serves to remind me that whatever I say or do, I
will never be totally inconspicuous. You see, I am
what is politely referred to as "a large person" . . .
or less politely as "a knuckle-dragging monster."
While this is of invaluable assistance considerin' my
chosen profession, it does, however, make it difficult
to blend with any given crowd. In fact, I would be
the largest person in the line if it were not for Nunzio
who is maybe an inch shorter, but a bit bulkier.

I can see the guy with the questions has noticed
this all by himself, since he keeps glancin' back