“If you mean Alexander, then yes, it seems so. I think what they told the press was very convincing; it will help fill some gaps. It will satisfy the public, as long as no one tends to dig too deeply; but I imagine you already have that aspect covered as well,” I replied, giving my journalistic opinion on the matter. “I’m glad to see you. Why not come in? There’s coffee and muffins, everything freshly made. It’s freezing out here…” “Wait, I have something for you.” Yes, it truly felt out of this world that Nika said something like that, and directed at me. Her tone was very relaxed and, in fact, cheerful. I don’t know if it was because she was with Richie or because the “acidity” toward me had passed, but I really liked her good mood. I was going to ask her what she had for me when the

