The agent gave him a look that was part pity, part exhaustion. "Actually, sir, that flight left an hour ago. The next one is in six hours, and since you’re booking it standing right in front of me, the system defaults to the highest 'walk-up' fare."

Leo stepped up to the desk. "One ticket to Paris, please. I hear the prices drop right before the gates close."

Leo stood in the middle of the bustling terminal, clutching a vintage leather suitcase and a crumpled wad of cash. He had heard the rumors for years: if you show up at the counter with a smile and a "take-me-anywhere" attitude, the airlines would practically give away the seats they were desperate to fill. "Next in line!" the agent called.

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