The hall cleared and everyone in the hall headed for the lobby where they took drinks or snacks from the buffet table, all the while conversing with other members of the council. This was time to ascertain who was hoping to vote for what, and those with the political and other influence could influence their allies in support or against the particular treaty.
Ava observed the conversations in hushed tones, knowing what line of conversation would be the order of the day. She stood to a side, sipping a drink. She noticed Adrian and another man conversing to the side. She only watched them as she sipped her drink.
The man who Adrian conversed with- who faced Ava- made a motion to her for Adrian to see. Adrian turned and caught her staring. He beckoned her closer.
Ava headed for the
