Two people, who happen to be sitting in a nice restaurant, making small talk, and wondering how the evening might end." I quickly reached across the t...ble, and took her hand.The waiter came back with our wine order, giving us each a glass, and then showing me the bottle, handing me the cork to smell, and then pouring me a small taste. I swirled it around then took a sip, and nodded to our him who refilled my glass and then Mary's glass. Then he left."What was all of that about? Did you know. "And a good day to you as well, Mandas, my most esteemed colleague."Mandas' sneer came over the Farview as easily as if it had been in person. "Surely you could have taken at least a Viewer along with you." This is far more efficient. And that is what I care about. Efficiency and expedition."Mandas sniffed. "Considering that you are still stuck at an Oceanus Overlord Manor, I would say you lost out in the latter." And are you not still at the Emperor's Palace?" Not for much longer, and I will. At least he wasn’t going to have to explain to some inquisitive reporter why some strange woman disappeared after attacking him.Gesturing to the paper plate that held the untouched sandwich, Jack said, “Eat your lunch. I’ll take you to talk to her when we’re done. You need to hear what she has to say before you get elected to the oval office.”Ed thought about what Jack had said. Despite previous hints that he could achieve his political ambitions, this was the first time that Jack had directly. I turned and found Nick had followed me out, just as I'd hoped.He said hi and a few things about the party, just staring into each others eyes until I finally broke the trance and looked to see if anyone else was around. No one was out here and I noticed a dark corner of the courtyard that had a low wall between it and the main door. I reached out and took Nick's hand and led him to the corner.When we reached the other side of the wall I turned to face him and he kissed me, no more words, just.