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“I’m having a little trouble convincing our friends at the Vatican of our agenda,” admitted Thirteen. The Chairman chuckled, and even that sounded empty. “We’ll give them more money. Money relieves even the most pious man of his scruples. God Himself could be convinced to look the other way if He were given a big enough bribe.” “We’ll have to go over Jahad’s head. He’s not the sort who cares about money.” “Then we’ll send the money directly to the pope himself. I’ve dealt with him before, when he was cardinal. He’s a reasonable man.” The Chairman paused. “To Jahad we’ll send a goat. Or three.” Yes, that would be more apropos. The last time he and Jahad had teamed up to hunt the Ikati, Thirteen had unfortunately acquired firsthand experience with Jahad’s unnatural . . . fondness for the
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