It would be running right into enemy territory. : Have you forgotten? Mohs has His Majesty's ear. : ∼an't we just go to Baticul and stop my uncle? : ∻ut what do we do now? War's about to start and things look seriously bad!

: I don't think they can abduct Ion in a public space. The trip to the Fourth Monument is uneventful. After all, I am under Mohs' command, but please believe me now. you know how I used to say you were a spy? : What? If you've got something to say, say it. : I can't believe the Grand Maestro is trying to start a war. We're outside the Cathedral, and it's time to book it out of town before anybody notices we just snatched the Pope. After having to deal with the onslaught of Anise, it's refreshing. I'd just like to point out that Natalia hasn't given Luke any shit. They can just watch me and see for themselves. : Well, people can't change overnight, after all. Pity it's far too late to make any difference. : I wonder if this too, was written in the Score. I can't imagine we all met by coincidence. : Yes, the people spoken of in the Score, heads of state. : Perhaps Lorelei has brought us together. Part 25: The Silver World Skit: We Meet Again

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