My decision

"Long time no see, dear friend. Remember me?"

 The man lifted an eyebrow in amusement.

"You came back," Max said, his tone depicting a lack of surprise.

 "Well, we had a deal. Remember that too?" The man named Cecil slipped his hands into his pockets and tilted his head to the side.

 "You only made a proposal to which I have yet to give my reply," Max replied.

 Cecil spread his arms apart.

"Well, I'm here and you can give your reply. It's been a very long while now, you know," Cecil shrugged.

 "I will have to decline your offer, Mr."

Cecil immediately narrowed his gaze at him.

"Oh, is that so?"

He burst into a fit of laughter.

"What's funny?" Max inquired.