Chapter 96

“You can help him by just being there for him with a cuddle, a pat on the head, or milk and cookies if my nose is working correctly.” Mark and Syn put their cigarettes out in Syn’s ashtray, a flat chrome circle with two chrome pelicans sitting on a pier. The beaks held the burning cigarette and would put it out if the smoker forgot it. They set it on the small table outside the door.

“Come in gentlemen. Why don’t you wander over to the study and I’ll be there with some refreshments to compensate for all of us rising so early and facing such a full day.’’

Mark and Juraens made for the study and Syn re-entered the kitchen.

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