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"That involves one great big assumption, Colin," Sam said.
                  "Yes it does," I said.
                  "Can we win, here?"
                  "We have to," I said, "and I'll be going under that assumption until they read me my Last Rites and burn my bones."
                  "I see," he said, "I can see where I would be a fair choice for this. I got no family left here, the Guard is my family. Barnes is in a different position, though. He's got family and I don't know whether he would want to leave them behind."
                  "See, this is where Paige and Gregor are hashing out details. We're possibly talkin about relocating whole families if it's what they want."
                  "I see," he said, "Well, I'm in. But I have to have a lot more detail before I jump in the water."
                  "That's to be expected and I'm workin on getting more details about Cerres before this begins. I told Paige I would sound you out on the subject while I'm here."
                  "And just why are you here?" he asked, "You never actually said."
                  "You probably don't want to know," Lyrica said, "But he's here for a meeting with a very big Demon."
                  "Ya know," Sam said as he shook his head, "There was a time I would have thought that was a joke. Then, along comes this kid with the whole Council out to get him. Then this kid stands the world on its ear and kicks it a couple of times to see what he can shake out of it. So, now that statement doesn't even phase me."
                  Lyrica's musical laughter brought an automatic smile to my face.
                  "So who is this great big Demon?"
                  "His name is Kil'Sin'Deres," I said.
                  "He's the one you convinced to go back home without fighting last year."
                  "Yeah," I nodded, "He's different. I have a feeling I'm about to find out how different he is from the rest em."
                  "Let's hope he's a great deal different, then."
                  "Speaking of the meeting," I said, "It's almost time."
                  "Good luck," Sam said.
                  "I'll be watching," Lyrica said, "If he tries anything, I'll be there quickly."
                  I smiled at her, "I don't think he came here for a ruckus. But if he did, he'll get more than he bargained for."

Chapter 10
     
     
                  I had felt the gate open several minutes back as I walked up the old running trail Lyrica and I had used for years. I didn't rush, even though the bucket full of fried chicken I had brought from the cafeteria smelled delicious.
                  I entered the clearing where Lyrica had ripped the life out of the area around her. It was starting to come back. Kil'Sin'Deres sat on a rock outcropping.
                  "Kil'Sin'Deres," I said with a nod.
                  "Rash'Tor'Ri," he returned my nod. His voice was deep and he spoke clearly.
                  "I always thought any meeting worth having should be had over food," I said and jumped up on a rock outcropping near him, "I hope you like fried chicken."
                  I reached into the bucket and pulled out a leg. Then I passed the bucket to him.
                  He looked at it a moment. I could see surprise rolling through his aura. I could even feel it through the telepathy we shared.
                  He nodded and took the bucket. He reached into the bucket and pulled out a breast. He smelled it and bit into the meat.
                  "We have a lizard that tastes much like this when cooked," he said.
                  I hadn't even been sure they cooked their food. I realized that I knew next to nothing about him or his