“If you are going to do this Carlo, you will need this.” Jade gently handed Carlo a vial filled with liquid.Carlo in his most sarcastic tone said, “A mickey, Mrs. Tanaka . . . you shouldn’t have . . .”She gave him an unresponsive look. “I am surprised you seeking, the advice, and need for a mystic. You are as old as I am, older, and in all these years I was certain, that you had a need for nothing. Certainly not a mystic . . .”“. . . I have a need. And I’m seeking advice. But, you and I aren’t so different, are we Jade?”“Yes, Mr. Carlo, we are two very different people. With age comes wisdom. I will grow older, and this body will die from age. You, will not.” Carlo ignored the surplus of incredulity in her voice.“Oh, my dear . . . but I will.” Carlo said in a faraway whispered voice. He took Jade by the chin, and touched her cheek with his thumb, gently and tenderly, like a lover. “I will, but, not yet . . .” He took his hand from her face, took ou
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