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Simon wanders into the Billiards Room, bearing another glass of wine, and racks the billiard balls, muttering under his breath something about brothers, loyalty, and a pragmatic woman.

*Enters the billiards room, wine also in hand. Places the glass down on a table and picks up a cue, chalking the tip.*

So, Simon. What the hell do you think we are doing here this evening?

Simon takes a drink of wine, setting down his glass and chalking his own cue.

"We've both seen a lot of the world, Maria, and know a lot of the same people. If I'm not mistaken, you'd agree that my methods are less important then their results. You know you want to grant me this contract. But Abel... he's always been such a Boy Scout!"

Abel is, shall we say, cautious. Conservative, even. More so than me.

That said, I am a silent partner in the company. While I may be less risk aversive than him, I have limited influence on his decisions. My hands are tied.

I appreciate your being so candid, Maria.

Abel and I are old army brothers. He's done very well for himself, for someone who made such a poor soldier. Surely he'll remember his loyal brother in arms. Blood runs thicker than water, Maria. But... they both run, when you get right to it. They both run.

We shall see.

You know, I think I've had a little too much wine. Would you mind getting me a glass of water?

Of course.

Simon leaves the Billiards Room and heads toward the Kitchen, to fetch Maria a glass of water. A87775483