FARHISTT turned to face the four men who had just entered his private office. When he saw one of them bleeding, the corner of his mouth twitched. He paused for a moment before lowering his pencil.

"What happened?" Even if he knows the answer.

"Just got into a fight around the corner," Magnar grinned, looking at Gallagher, who was trying to cover his bleeding brow.

"Why won't you two admit it?" he asked sternly.

Maccabi and Tiverius sat down on the long sofa, smiling. He was aware that they were arguing outside once more.

"They had a fight with a woman, Yx," Maccabi groaned.

He is entirely correct. Once again,...