[Mycroft's eyes narrowed in a way that anyone who knew him spelled trouble, but the smile on his face was as congenial as a welcoming basket of muffins. He put his umbrella down in front of him, resting the tip down so he could lean forward on it. His tone was calm, almost friendly, as he spoke to the snorting kidnapper.]
I apologize, I did not realize I was dealing with rank amateurs. Allow me to explain -- proof of life is in fact, absolutely necessary in these transactions. One is not going to pay for something that they know is damaged beyond repair. I am not about to hand over a million pounds for a dead body.
[Again, that warm, almost fatherly smile.] You do understand, don't you? No picture, no video, nothing? Then this deal is off and I walk out of here with your money without looking back. That is your choice, not mine.
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27/9/14 23:51 (UTC)I apologize, I did not realize I was dealing with rank amateurs. Allow me to explain -- proof of life is in fact, absolutely necessary in these transactions. One is not going to pay for something that they know is damaged beyond repair. I am not about to hand over a million pounds for a dead body.
[Again, that warm, almost fatherly smile.] You do understand, don't you? No picture, no video, nothing? Then this deal is off and I walk out of here with your money without looking back. That is your choice, not mine.