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Five across the FaceJonathan nodded in Katarina's direction and gave her thanks. Then he beckoned Jonah forward. Right before they entered the door, Jonathan paused again and looked him square in the eye.
“Forgive this, Jonah,” he said. “But I implore you to remain respectful, tactful, and maintain a level voice. At all times.”
Jonah frowned. “Are you telling me to mind my manners, Jonathan?” he asked disbelievingly. “I always do that, particularly with new people. Why would you need to tell me that?”
“It's the most commonplace things that are the easiest to forget,” he said.
Jonah wondered, but nodded. “Right,” he muttered. “Let's just get this over with.”
“Indeed.” Jonathan opened the door.
The place resembled a cordoned off room that was set up for a panel discussion or the li
