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

[wainwright]

Richard smiled broadly as he rose from his chair.

"Jonathon, today we have made history. Today, Liberty finds herself on a better path. The unbelievers will scoff, and do what they can to derail us, but what we have achieved here will profoundly change what is to come. I look forward to working closely with you for a long time to come."

He grasped the proffered hand firmly. The deal was done. Reaching into a pocket he withdrew two handmade cigars and handed one to Jonathon. Even here, so far in space and time from where they had come, some traditions from the old home remained.

"I think, perhaps, we should go and join Coral for a smoke."

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

Betrayed