Everyone took off their masks and introduced themselves to Kallen, who worked hard to remember their names.
Every Whip of Order Squad consisted of one captain and twelve members. Kallen felt this seemed to mirror the God of Order and the twelve Order Knights under him.
After the brief introductions, Neo led the others out of the room. They would continue protecting them from the shadows, even here at the Ankara Hotel, because most successful assassinations happened in places people believed were safe.
Kallen, Peige, and Fanny would stay in this suite, ready whenever Miss Ophelia across the hall summoned them.
"Who needs a shower?" Peige asked.
"I do," Fanny said.
Peige looked at Kallen. "Don't you need one? We'll be attending the banquet with her tonight. Come shower with us. It'll be faster."
"You two go first," Kallen said. "I'm worried they might call for someone from across the hall."
"All right."
Peige and Fanny went into the washroom to shower.
Then, with a swish, the wall between the washroom and the living room was pulled aside from within, leaving only a pane of glass as a barrier. Visibility was excellent.
Holding his wineglass, Kallen stood and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window to admire the sea, his back to the washroom.
Peige soon finished showering and came out. She stood beside Kallen and said,
"The sea view here isn't pretty. There's not the slightest hint of sunshine and beaches, just cold."
"Do we get time off? I mean, enough to take a vacation?"
Kallen turned toward Peige, then discovered she was completely naked. Her muscles were clearly defined, and scars covered her body, giving her the feel of a sculpture.
"Could you get me a cigarette?" Peige asked, looking at Kallen.
"Of course."
Kallen took the cigarette pack and