’ Sighing, I put my stick back into my belt. ‘Sir, may I ask you to reconsider your position?’ ‘No!’ With that he ran at me. I sidestepped a...d tripped him, handcuffing him almost before he hit the ground. There was a ripple of applause from the rest of the patrons and as I lifted my first prisoner to his feet I saw Dave joining in from the doorway. ‘You were there the whole time?’ I asked. He was looking at me strangely. ‘Only in the door.’ He shook himself. ‘And it was you who stopped Little. She turned back to me. "And you. You were so sure of yourself, and you were so sure of me, weren't you?" Actually, no," I admitted. "But I had to do something to get your attention."She gazed at me with shining eyes. "Ooooh, it's a dangerous game you play, Sean Porter." But did it work?" I asked, already suspecting the answer.She looked into my eyes for a moment before answering. "Maybe," she admitted, favoring me with a knowing grin.She finally let me go and we both turned toward the group.. Sasha made her way to the bedroom while Charles made a pit stop in the restroom.When Charles arrived Sasha was standing near the bed nude looking around the room. He stood there admiring her form for a few moments wondering ‘How the hell did I get so lucky?‘ he told her “Bathroom’s clear.”“Did you see a hamper in the bathroom?” She asked. “Or a linen closet?”Charles shook his head negatively both times. She left for the bathroom still carrying her clothing. Sasha returned several minutes later. "Have you made the virus? Will it destroy the palace computer?" She asked. "Yes it should start as soon as the A.I. consciousness comes online. It will target all memories of us then start a slow destruction of the outer files moving inward to the A.I. personality it's self. It shouldn't take more than a few years. If no one discovers and loads an anti-virus program." The older man told her as he passionately kissed her again. "Good with the A.I. out of the way then we can continue. After.