"Eh? Yes, is there something I can. . .help you with?"
"Ahem. "
"Waiting for that blasted tow truck I called an hour ago. I'd rather not wait another second in this part of town, at this time of night - it's a rather dreadful place, don't you think? I should have listened to my mechanic - buy German, he said."
"Nothing nothing. Just waiting for a friend to get off work. He's a police officer. Old army buddy He should be bringing his dog as well it's a rotweiller. Wonderful attack dogs, they are."
"Fraid I'm a little short on cash right now, so sorry."
"Oh, I completely understand, here - take a few bucks. Think nothing of it. I wouldn't be surprised if in this neighborhood you were pickpocketed. Anyhow, good evening. . .and do be careful."
"I've suddenly got the urge to walk down that dark and foreboding alley over there. Care to join me?"
"My watch? It's a Quantam limited edition - only fifty made in the world. . .quite irreplaceable. . .it was an anniversary present from my wife. . ."
"Yes, well. . .here."
"It's people like you that have ruined this city. Here's my money, damn you. Go buy your. . .narcotics, you lowlife. Now leave me alone. You've got what you want."
"Where is that damn tow truck?"
"I'm happily married. . .to my work. And I have a wife, too."
"Uh. . ."
"Stay back! Help! Somebody call the police! "
"Oh my. . ."
"What I wouldn't do for a glass of '79 Chateau Montebleau right now. . ."
"I can't believe people live in a place like this. . ."
"Of all the places to have car problems. . ."
"Do you think your feeble mind can understand our secrets? Come inside and I'll show you."
"The blood holds secrets both ancient and deep. Step inside and learn some of them."