I'll assume we're not speaking in metaphor.

[ the blasé tone isn't an affectation, neal's heartrate thumping calm and easy as the moment before.

after a moment, he huffs out a quiet laugh. ]

You really should consider the butcher thing as a side business. I know plenty of people who would pay hand over fist for the privilege of buying meat in an alleyway, as long as it's good quality.

It adds a certain illicit feel to the proceedings. [ a shrug. foodies, man. ]