​     Anne's limousine pulled up to the entrance of the Klawmaker estate. They announced themselves, and the door leading outside swung open. The limousine pulled ahead.

​     "You have no idea what this lunch is all about?" Gramps asked. 

​     "I received a rather insistent invitation. That's it. I assume that it has something to do with the council but..."

​     "Have you talked to them? Have you talked to any of the other members of the council?"

​     "The remaining members? We've chosen to stay out of contact. Ever since Hashim's assassination..."

​     "You think Klawmaker was behind that?" 

​     "Absolutely certain. Sun-Yi has gone completely underground. No one was a clue where he is."

​     You know exactly where he is, Gramps thought. Out loud, he said, "You should have brought an army with you."

​     "I don't need an army. I have you."

​     One of Klawmaker's staff members opened the door of Anne's limo for her so she could step out.

​     "Ready?" she asked.

​     Gramps nodded. Of course.

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