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She winced. I’m glad you came. I didn’t know what to make of the inconsistency between her reaction and her words. You must have a lot of questions, I said. She shook her head. I just want to make sure you enjoy yourself tonight. I think I know why you’re acting this way, I started to say. She cut me off with a suddenly raised hand. How about that lap dance? she asked. Her tone was inviting, but her eyes were somewhere between serious and angry. I looked at her, trying to gauge what she was up to, then said, Sure.

Barry Eisler

She winced. I’m glad you came. I didn’t know what to make of the inconsistency between her reaction and her words. You must have a lot of questions, I said. She shook her head. I just want to make sure you enjoy yourself tonight. I think I know why you’re acting this way, I started to say. She cut me off with a suddenly raised hand. How about that lap dance? she asked. Her tone was inviting, but her eyes were somewhere between serious and angry. I looked at her, trying to gauge what she was up to, then said, Sure.

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About Barry Eisler

Barry Mark Eisler (born 1964) is an American novelist. He is the author of three thriller series, the first featuring anti-hero John Rain, a half-Japanese, half-American former soldier turned freelance assassin, a second featuring black ops soldier Ben Treven, and his most recent centered on Seattle detective Livia Lone. Eisler also writes about politics and language on his blog Heart of the Matter, and at the blogs CHUD, Firedoglake, The Huffington Post, MichaelMoore.com, The Smirking Chimp, and Truthout.