Xeno Alliance Leadership and Hellfire Legion Leadership "talks". (AO)

[wainwright]

Before Coral could exit the room, Richard called after her.

"Miss Patrick. I like your idea of donations to the soup kitchens on Houston and Pittsburg. I think I can safely say that such donations will be encouraged, though maybe not demanded. As far as random Libertonians wandering off to Guadalahara goes, I think you misunderstand my proposition. I refer specifically to those who have no other recourse but to make use of the kitchens you are so keen to see financed. This invitation is specifically open to those who have no hope left. We want to rekindle that hope, empower them to turn their lives around. As far as transportation goes, the Legion would be able to arrange suitable transport, at pre-arranged times. It will be a risky trip. The Liberty Navy will try to hunt us down if they get wind of what we plan to do. They have no qualms about collateral damage, as I'm sure you know. But the rewards for those brave enough to take up this challenge will be beyond measure."

A smile twitched the corner of his mouth as she turned towards the door.

"Enjoy the cigarette, Miss Patrick."

Left alone with the Xeno leader, Richard turned his attention fully to the man sitting opposite him.

"Sir, do we have an accord?"

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All the old knives, that have rusted in my back, I shall drive deep into yours.

Betrayed