STORY: You drop something and lean over, whispering as you touch the spot below your neck that activates the walkie, and just as you’re getting through “Kahn, ev–” you are greeted with Ezio’s smiling face, bent down right next to yours.
STORY: He grabs you roughly by the arm. “Wouldn’t do that, Millie.”
MILLICENT: Millie glares daggers at Ezio. “You should leave now and forget you ever saw me. I know you don’t think you’re in danger, but believe you me, if you stick around you’re going to wish you hadn’t.” And Millie closes the channel to Kahn.
STORY: Kahn comes in on the earpiece. “Roger that. Alejo knows the all clear.” And he cuts out.
STORY: Ezio scowls at you. “Aw, and we were just starting to get along. Listen, this is going to go a _lot_ easier if you play nice.”
Chapter 26, Part II
STORY: “Alejo, I need you to understand – the risk here is not to me.”
STORY: “If I make the wrong choice, the disaster will befall _you._ Your world.”
STORY: “I am trying to keep you safe.”
STORY: “Lose one to save the rest. It is a decision you are familiar with.”
Chapter 9
TUELLER: “Alejo, I’m not sure you’ve ever meet Ruma, Nandini’s widow.”
TUELLER: “So sorry again for your loss. For all our loss.” To Ruma.
TUELLER: Tueller is genuinely sorry, btw. Not antagonistic.
STORY: Alejo, she shakes your hand warmly, wincing at Tueller’s last comment but not responding. “Alejo Soto? I hadn’t had the pleasure. Nice to meet you.”
ALEJO: Alejo bows his head deeply. “Madame.”
STORY: “Tueller, I had some trouble securing the armaments you had requested, but was able to pull some strings to get it done. The boarding armor will be delivered to the Peregrine when we arrive tomorrow to begin the refits. Now, if I may be so bold, I have done you a favor, and I’d like to ask one of you.”
TUELLER: “I am in your debt.”
TUELLER: He says that in a formal sort of way.
STORY: “Glad you understand. I’d like, Mr. Ya’Makasi, for you to help me become pregnant.”
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