Chapter 23: Facing It Head-On

Bernard understood what Kingsley meant and sauntered over to the lounge area, where he settled in and waited for me to bring him water. Damn it. I swore under my breath, went to the water dispenser, filled a disposable cup with scalding hot water, walked over to Bernard, and said, "Here's your water." "Kid, your people skills are crap," Bernard sneered, crossing one leg over the other, clearly delighted by Kingsley's little stunt at my expense. I had no patience for him either. "Birds of a feather...