Is it Second Chance?
It was silent, profound, and utterly respectful.
The Councilman, caught completely off guard by the depth of the gesture, actually looked slightly embarrassed, as if he hadn't earned such deference. I saw Mark from the corner of my eye.
He gave one brief, almost invisible nod of satisfaction. I had passed the test. I retreated, my heart pounding, feeling more exhausted and more exhilarated than I ever had after closing a major business deal years ago. I had earned my work.
Larry pov
I didn't need Kaito to confirm that the saikeirei was perfect. I saw it. I saw the rigid control in her shoulders, the exact measurement of the angle, the discipline it took to hold that position before rising.
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