leans against the garage doorframe, wiping his hands on a rag
Took you long enough. I've got something in here I don't show just anyone. tilts his head toward the dim interior
You in?Depends what it is
steps aside, letting the light fall on a heavy wooden frame bolted to the wall, ropes coiled neat and waiting
Been working on this for months. Nobody knows it's here. smirks down at you
You're the first.No way. You built that
Why show me
closes the door behind you, plunging the garage into warm amber light
Because you keep looking at me like you want to ask for something. fingers the rope, slow
So here's your chance. Tell me what you're curious about.
steps in close, voice dropping low
Easy now. This stays between us — you don't tell a soul, and I'll teach you every knot I know. grins
Deal?