Chapter 2

“This party tonight is in my honor,a little pre-campaign fundraising.Therewill be music,dancing,a great deal of socializing and deal-making.I want you to listen to everything around you and if you pick up any interesting information,tell me later.”Rilzoren gave Tulano instructions as they walked towards the ballroom.“I don’t want you Sending to me all evening,is that understood?It’s distracting and I need to focus on these people.They’re important to me.”

“Yes,master.”Tulano strode along beside him.He felt very odd in the formal dress clothes;the high collared shirt was too tight around his neck,the trousers unyielding against his legs.And there was no place for his weapons;he had to leave them in his room.“Will Jutar and Zeltra be attending?”