Menace

“Don’t even think of bringing anyone with you, will you Amy?” There was a tiny touch of menace in his voice, but not enough to deter Amy from her goal. She was tough.

“If we’re talking fee, Rufus, then I will need to FaceTime the Editor when I’m there to get clearance. A thousand pounds should be do-able, but it better be worth it!” This time it was Amy’s turn to show a tinge of menace. The woman had balls.

Place fixed for two day’s time, Amy would drive, while Rufus spent his dwindling funds on bus and coach.