Klaus took him to a smaller place where they each got a box of fried squid and crab bites. "Not my usual, but not bad," said Klaus as he chewed a tentacle.

Randy watched him. "Mm, I like the look a' that," he said before sticking a few tentacles into his own mouth.

"You know, we're right near the harbor, want to take a walk while we eat?" asked Klaus.

"You betcha." Randy stood, very nearly reaching seven feet in his heels, and picked up his food before heading outside.

Klaus walked with Randy along the shore, "So what have you been up to lately?" he asked.

"Well, nothin' outta the ordinary..." Randy went on to explain the arrangement he'd had with Jones and the recent events involving Cat.

"Jones...Jones...should I know that name?" Klaus asked, "It sounds familiar..."

Randy flashed him a mental image of Jones and raised an eyebrow expectantly.

"Oh that! Yes I see him from time to time....can't say I know him very well," said Klaus.

"He's nice enough, but a helluva square," said Randy. "How 'bout you?"

"Just business as usual," said Klaus, "I'm a lonely old codger with limited interests,"

"You an' me oughtta go out more," Randy suggested with a playful wiggle.

Klaus gave him a kiss, "I think I'd like that,"

"Maybe you can meet some a' my friends," said Randy. "You sure as hell won't be bored."

"Why not? Lead me to them!" said Klaus with a rare smile.

Randy broke into a grin, licked him across the mouth, and pulled him in the direction of the car. "You ever been to Schickelgrubertonfieldvilleburginghamshire?"