The Treaty of Nine

[Jose Benitez]

Jose listened to the speakers.

As usual the Zoners seemed to be worrying about unimportant things such as the colour of the print'€¦ Jose wondered how big a hole he might need to make in one of them to get enough blood to be able to sign his name in 2 inch high red and bloody letters.

Putting such thoughts aside Jose read the document. He was familiar with much of it, but it was always prudent to re-read such things.

Looking up from the document Jose said '€œI am prepared to sign this accord on the basis that it stands as it is and is not altered.'€ Reaching into his flight jacket he pulled out a bright red stylus. Smiling at the Zoners around the table Jose continues, '€œUnfortunately, it appears that the only stylus I have on me is this red one'€¦.. I do hope that no one objects if I use it?'€

Placing the stylus on the table in front of him, Jose reaches for his glass, raising it to his lips he drains it'€™s contents in one swallow. Reaching for the bottle in front of him, Jose turns to Vito and says '€œthis really is a very fine rum Vito, you are going to have to tell me where you get it from'€.