I sent my Sons to the French and the Swiss authorities to coordinate our response, while I worked with my people here on the actions needed to take in...o custody those in the various Factions who were involved."Needless to say, someone jumped ahead of the schedule and ruined everything," Grandfather finished gloomily."It was the French!" Seamus said in disgust. "They had promised to wait, so we could all move on them at the same time, but they lost patience, and marched on Burgundy early,. Also I had been a little concerned that Josie hadforgotten this was all a game, being much more dominant over the lastfew weeks. Now she had pointed out to me that it was only a game andthat her intentions all along have only to push me to the next level."Go into my bedroom and wait for me, girl," she ordered.I obeyed her without hesitation, leaving her with a small curtsey, buthad to wait for several minutes before she joined me. She told me tostand behind an ornate Victorian nursing. .. priorities have changed a little, recently."Dulcie laughed. "Yes, I can believe that. And Rosie ... don't be a stranger." She stood, thinking there was little more to say, but Rosie rose to her feet and moved to embrace her.Holding her, she said, "Dulcie, You've been mother, friend and big sister to me. I can't tell you how much you mean to me. But I do want to say ... I love you."Dulcie was touched by the sincerity in Rosie's voice. "I know it, but it's nice to hear you say it. I love you. Allan himself was dark skinned with hazel eyes, a result of mixed parentage. He was nearly 6 feet tall with a heavy build. He looked like someone who would be more at home doing manual labor or fighting in a cage instead of doing chemical research in a lab. "Damn this tea is good." Allan remarked as he sipped. Selena smiled "I made it just for you... So what's next?" We just need to grout.Selena looked at him with a slightly surprised expression "We?" She asked."Yes, you are helping." Allan.