why you go this place? jeff struggles for a simple way to explain their mission. in the back of the truck, the dog continues its frantic barring.
fifteen dollar, i take you ruins.
this place no good. he holds the map back out toward jeff. jeff takes it, gives the man a puzzled look.
no good you go. fifteen dollar i take you good place. you like, i promise. jeff glances toward the others, as if for help. they all just stand there, watching. the dog won't stop barring. driver i take you pyramid. huy grande. everyone happy. he smiles at jeff; his teeth are large and thick-looking,. and black along the gums. jeff pulls out his wallet. he removes a ten and a five, then points at the map.
i tell you no good. still you go? his smile has disappeared; he seems angry suddenly, as if jeff has somehow insulted him. jeff hesitates, glancing toward the others again. then, in a conciliatory tone:
el dinero. jeff gives him the money. then the driver slaps the side of the truck, gestures for them to climb into the back.