"I destroyed it," Elias lied.

"Take it," Elias said, tossing it to the kid before he could take the credits. "On the house."

Elias paused. He looked at the kid, really looked at him. He saw the desperation, the terrifying gap between reality and the need for relief. This was the business. This was the harvest.

He walked to the window. The rain was starting again, streaking the glass. In the distance, he saw the shimmering tower of the City Governance. The lights were always bright there. The Elite didn't buy Giglad from Ticks in alleyways. They had it pumped through the ventilation systems, keeping them productive and docile.

"Short," Elias said, turning away.

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