The discussion over the Pinto and the payment terms continues. Tully says, "No one person can offer up another person's soul, Darian. The most he could have given was his own...which I do not believe a priest of Thor would do." Tully digs out the operating manual for the vehicle and begins speed reading through it. It is written in a language that he does not understand. Meanwhile, Zanax turns to the salesman. "Show me the contract." "Oh, I can't do that," the rep replies with a toothy grin. Tully says, "You really should...these two aren't going to shut up about this until they know...and that is going to kill your sales which means you might not win the ham at the end of the month." The demon's grin broadens. "I still can't do it," he says. Zanax asks, "And why is that?" "I don't have it," he replies. "Mike the sales manager has it." Zanax smiles back at the salesman. "And where is Mike the sales manager?" "He's in his office." Zanax grabs Watney by the collar and heads toward the office. "Ow! Ow!" says Watney as he is dragged away. Zanax uses his hand to smack the back of Watney's head. "Quit yer whining and get inside!" Tully climbs out of the Pinto and says, "Hold up. Can you show us a generic contract like the one he would have signed? I am thinking about buying another one of these." He says to Zanax. "That way you can see it and I can get another car!" "Yeah, I can do that," says the demon. Tully says, "Excellent. Go get one and we will take a look at some of the other vehicles on the lot." "Does that mean this big galoot can let go of me, now?" asks Watney. Zanax holds onto the collar of Watney and smacks the back of Watney's head with his hand. "Be quiet!" Lo and Wang watch in amusement. Lo chuckles. "I know how to drive, Tul!" "And I could take you for a ride!" adds Wang. The rep heads into the showroom and returns a few moments later with a blank contract, which he hands to you. "It's from the bank that handles our financing," he explains, "Read it carefully." Taking it, you see at the top of the first page (and there are many pages), a logo for 'Bank Of Scamerica'. The rest of the pages, however, are blank. "Now, I have just the vehicle for you," the demon continues in the meantime to Tully, while Zanax and Darian scrutinize the contract. He points to a rusting VW minibus, covered in yellow stick-on flowers and peace signs. "Take it for a test drive?"
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