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[river_meimei]

The room is comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Airy, with no mustiness, for all that it doesn't feel lived-in.

Mostly what it's been used for, these last few months, hasn't involved much of peace and comfort.

Simon unlocks the door, one arm around River in his habitual soothing guidance, and the group files in. Roland gestures to the round sofa with a jerk of his chin; the younger Tams are already settling into place there. The others follow suit.

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[gabriel_tam]

He can't quite repress nervousness at this whole idea, or his distrust and -- if he's to be perfectly honest -- near-loathing of the man who suggested it.

But the fact of the matter is that something has to be done. Gabriel Tam knows perfectly well that the Alliance isn't going to let this go. I can't let them, Gabriel thinks in bitter desperation.

Now in the room, he turns to face the others, standing tall and very proud, but silent. Waiting.