2020-07-09 - Business Advice

(TXT to August) Abitha : Hey, this is Mac. Sorry, had to snoop your number out.

(TXT to August) Abitha : Weird question, business owner to business owner: how are the cops around here?

(TXT to Abitha) August : eh, it's not like I keep it a secret.

(TXT to Abitha) August : kinda depends on which cops. my bff is dating one, so he's okay, but I'd have to ask him about the rest.

(TXT to Abitha) August : if you mean are some of them on the take I'm sure the answer is a yes.

(TXT to August) Abitha : I had two cops shown up at my shop 5 mins to closing, wanting to know all about some dude I sold a PS4 to.

(TXT to August) Abitha : But like... They felt weird about it? And they wanted credit card info. And they didnt like flash a warrant or anything?

(TXT to Abitha) August : weird like, not how you'd expect? did you get names or badge numbers?

(TXT to Abitha) August : and that's not shady at all, since handing out credit card information is a federal offense

(TXT to August) Abitha : H. Liu. My place has cameras, so I got it all on video.

(TXT to August) Abitha : The other guy was sketchy hanging back for most of it.

(TXT to August) Abitha : He said something like 'You should have helped us out when you had the chance.' Like... Wtf does that mean?

(TXT to Abitha) August : mmmm. sounds like they're planning to not respond to any crimes reported in your shop, for one thing.

(TXT to Abitha) August : I'll ask about Liu, or at least pass that along. do you want me to mention that you have video, or no?

(TXT to August) Abitha : Whoopdee doo. If someone breaks in my shop, I live above it. If someone breaks in, they'll start wondering why they angered Thor.

(TXT to Abitha) August : important related question: were they like us? with the stuff we can do, I mean?

(TXT to August) Abitha : I don't see why that would hurt. Yeah. One of them was shiny, but real, real weak, other wasn't. They didn't do anything, best as I could tell, and they didn't seem to notice I was trying to feel em out.

(TXT to Abitha) August : mmm. that could be a problem. means he saw you were, too. maybe he doesn't know what it means, though, if he's that weak. but I'd be careful, in case he does know about the weird shit. there are people who work with Them.

(TXT to August) Abitha : Well that's awesome news for my anxiety.

(TXT to Abitha) August : better to warn you than not, is all I'm saying. definitely go thor on anyone who shows up trying to mess with your shit.

(TXT to Abitha) August : but also be ready to give a shout out to one of us if you think it's more than you bargained for

(TXT to August) Abitha : Will do. Here's hoping I don't get snatched up for jaywalking across to the Pourhouse.

(TXT to August) Abitha : And thanks

(TXT to Abitha) August : your welcome. let us know if you need any help.