location: some seedy bar probs
closed starter for: @andresxnavarro
Trusty camera back strapped to her side, phone in her hand, Micah was ready for her meeting. Of course, if she could find this fucking place first. Back in Chicago, there wasnât a place she didnât know, and there wasnât much a person safe from her camera lens. Here in New York, she had to learn all the streets, every dark alley, all new information to take in. âJesus christ.â She breathed out when Siri let her know the door was just up on her left, taking her down aforementioned dark alley and to some gross looking door. She closed the app and shoved her phone into her back pocket, going to open the door and having to give it a nice tug as it was stuck on the hinge. So this was where she was again, meeting some creepy asshole for extra money because having financial security had always been a fear. Right now, she didnât have to worry about it. She built up enough of an eggs nest and with her shush money from her dad she was more than set. However, poverty is something you canât shake, and the streets of New York reminded her of that every day.Â
The bar was empty for the most part, just a few patrons mulling around so she made her way to the bar and ordered a shot. âLooking for Andres?â He asked, not even bothering to spare her another glance as he poured the glass. âYeahâŠâ She murmured, sliding some cash across the bar top and tossing the shot back. âBack booth.â Micah simply gave a quiet thank you and a nod before making her way to the back, spotting a man sitting alone and putting on a cool grin. âAndres?â She asked, tilting her head to the side, brunette strands falling over her shoulder as she did so.Â
Andres had really taken to this new position. He much preferred working for someone who wasnât his father. But more than that, he felt more like he was his own boss. Sure, he took contracts from The Syndicate, he never saw himself as an employee for them. It really didnât even feel like work, tailing people, gathering information on them, then striking at the best possible moment to get away with a murder. That being said, he had taken to a new method of getting information by outsourcing a few of his contracts. That was what led him to Micah, knowing he could get a glimpse of his target before ever having to get close to him. Any sort of space he put between him and his potential victims was always a bonus. Whatever heâd pay for Micah, or anyone else for this service was probably a small percentage of what heâd eventually get paid for the hit.Â
He sat at the bar, in the corner and away form everyone else. Andres picked up his drink and pointed to a booth, tucked away, without patrons near them. âOver here,â he directed her. Theyâd be going over some sensitive materials, he wanted to stay somewhat away from prying eyes. He took a seat and sat down on one side of the worn booth. âYou want a drink?â he offered, motioning for a waitress to come over. âI doubt this is the sort of place youâd normally go to,â he teased. It was her appearance that made him think that, filling out a narrative in his head about who she was. âItâs not an Applebees,â he added for good measure, thick with playful condescension.Â