Leaving stalker-Darcie behind, but only after the promise of a lunch “date,” Drayco pulled his Starfire back alongside the Lazy Crab. Barry and Virginia were in front of the B&B under the watchful eye of Maida. The two young people were a study in visual contrasts. Virginia sported a pink T-shirt, laughingly popping wheelies in her chair, Barry was dressed in black despite the heat, slouched over with hands jammed in his pockets.
Drayco overheard enough of their conversation to determine Barry found a deal on acrylic paints and wanted to share them. According to Maida, Barry once told her Virginia’s talent was light years ahead of his “meager” efforts to be the next Dalí or Picasso.
Drayco watched the two young people head off in Barry’s car. “Is it wise to let him take her home, Maida?”
