[ He wouldn't go back to the Down for a "date" if you paid him, Ransom. He sends Ransom a location, a hotel not too far from the Apartments. Having Ransom in his home is very much not an option as far as Essek is concerned, especially for something as base as a hook up. He gives Ransom a time and is waiting in the lounge of the hotel a good ten minutes before he needs to be there, seated in one of the quite nice and plush chairs. ]
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