Jake Randolph: Origins Pt. 72

"Look, pal, I don't have time for games! I'll pay you for any information you have. But if you're lying to me or not telling me all that you know, I swear to God I'll cut you up with your own damned dagger! Capisce?"

He gulped loudly; his eyes widened. He nodded quickly. Another lesson learned in the detective game: fear is a great truth serum. It wouldn't always work, I knew that. I would have to discern when to use it and when not to.

He leaned back in his chair and pulled out a cigarette, lighting it quickly...