.." It sank!?" Mia gaped. That boat was her whole livelihood. Granted she'd never made much money, but without it she was out of a job, out of money, ...nd out on her rear."I'm afraid so," Darius sighed, "We were following you, I admit, after we found out you'd bought the coin. But your ship sank before we could reach you. Luckily we found you floating on a bit of scrap wood."Mila felt shock and empty, what was she to do now? Darious could see the concern in her eyes and gave her a gentile smile,. I don't know what to say," he said as the crowd quieted. "I wouldlike to thank you for the warm welcome. It means a lot. Most of us growup alone, dressing in the dark, hiding in the shadows, always trying tostay away from the eyes of others."Benjy paused, gathering his thoughts."I don't say this to act as if my story is different than yours. But I'vealways felt overwhelmed. I was raised in foreign countries by anoverbearing father, by intimidating brothers. I've been surrounded bymilitary. “You are way too anal,” Rebecca said.“I hope I’m anal enough to keep you safe,” I said. “You know an ounce of prevention.”“Okay, I get it.” she said.Every time the limo stopped for a light or an intersection, I was nervous. I didn’t relax until he pulled in front of Magnolia Hall. Rebecca didn’t like it but she let me exit first to check the people greeting her.“I’m with the governor’s security detail,” the big burly man said as he brushed me aside.There always has to be a pissing contest, I. Each time, she left her new calling card with the stylized representation of a black cat. It was not long before the stories started to spread; vigilantes and hit men were the topics of conversation on everyone's lips. She was quickly becoming legend.She became a regular at a half dozen clubs, one of those people who do not stand out but that everyone recognized as belonging. She even struck up a few acquaintances, targeting those who were on the fringe of the group and becoming meek little.