There was a massive amount of infiltration... massive... They were sabotaging our control feeds to the shipyards. They knew of the slip-ships. They kn...w! But they didn't know of Aina. We were so fortunate to keep the knowledge of Aina to just a few people. Pilialoha saved us! The WFM spies were everywhere! Everywhere! And the Ring knew what their spies knew, and what they didn't know..." And it didn't warn us?" No. It couldn't. The time loop must lock back upon itself. Causality can not be. "I've got the board baying for my blood," he grumbled. "If I don't turn things around soon, I'm going to have to get inventive." I'm sure you'll charm them, Darling," Rachel reassured as he left the house."I need to be going too," Angela reported as she reached for her phone. She dialled Jim's number and waited a few rings for him to pick up."Are you okay? Hammond saw you going into the Wilsons. Do you need assistance?" A car please," Angela requested. "What's your address, Rachel?"Rachel told. We have evening pre-dinner cocktails here.’ He walked into a cozy wood paneled room filled with books, and a small bar in the corner. ‘Back that way is the wine cellar.’ He walked back out and pointed towards a door near the main entrance. ‘And to our left is the dining hall.’ Then as he walked to the large panoramic window, Cyrus stood spellbound at the view. Right in front of him was an expanse of perfectly manicured lawns that led straight down to the gushing turquoise blue river. They were. I keep wondering what it's all about, but clearly there's something in the works." Do they know the location of the city dwellers?" Teel asked."I don't know. I didn't even know they existed." Can you find out?" Teel!" I exclaimed."He could find out. We need to know what they know." I ... maybe..." Troyal replied hesitantly."Don't do anything stupid," I told him, slightly angered at how Teel pressed him to take serious risks."How would I let you know?" he asked."Leave word with Haden. We'll be.