FAYE Vince cleared his throat again, drawing everyone's attention towards him. He took a moment to look around the table, almost as though he wanted to make sure he had everyone's attention before beginning. Unlike the elders, who had spent the better part of the evening exchanging uncertain glances and speaking in circles, he appeared perfectly comfortable with the situation. There was something rather deliberate about the way he carried himself, and I couldn't help noticing that he seemed particularly pleased to have everyone gathered in one place. I remained seated, watching him closely. I still wasn't entirely sure what he intended to discuss, but considering the effort some of the elders had put into arranging this meeting, I doubted it was something minor. "I'll go straight to the

