eighteen
“Hey, Kim, it’s Grandpa. How did that meeting with that Polish House go? Still in negotiations? Don’t agree to anything extra before you run it by me. Good luck. Call me back.”
“Hey, Kim, it’s Grandpa. There’s a smaller House in Croatia that’s interested in opening talks. Shouldn’t be too far out of your way, if you’re in Europe already. I’ll forward you a number for them. Call me back.”
“Hey, Kim, it’s Grandpa. Call me back. I need some figures to give to our allies. Do we have Aniela of Gdansk, or not?”
“Kim, it’s Grandpa. Where are you?”
“Kim, answer your phone.”
“Hello, Kimmy, it’s Mom. I’m back home, now. Your grandfather tells me you’re traveling with Mister Leland. I assume you’re being careful? Give somebody a call soon, so we know whether to come save you.”
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