Mary had gone back up to the room with the surveillance equipment to go over the tapes from tonight to see if anything of interest could be learned of them. She was just instructing Marguerite to review the videos when she noticed the approach of Lang on one of the screens.

She had heard he was now boyfriend to Faye Valentine, and he was a friend of Darkmere?s. What could he possibly want at such a time? One could only assume it must be important to come a calling right now. After telling Marguerite to let her handle this she grasped the crimson crystal the hung between her breasts at all times as she stepped out of the room.

?Bob love, please let this man, Lang, through and if you have a moment... I would appreciate it if you could join us in my office.? She spoke in an almost inaudible whisper but somehow she knew Bob would hear her. It was almost like praying to God ? he just knows when you are speaking to Him. Given how everything was playing out? She wanted her friend and mentor with her now more than ever.

She knew Bob was the only person who could possibly get anyone through that shield. So she headed in the direction of her office and picked out a bottle of red wine and three delicate wine glasses. Opening the bottle as she awaited for her guests to arrive... She had a feeling that this would be an important meeting and letting her guests go thirsty would be impolite.

Somehow.. He felt a helping hand, even if he didn't see it. That was fine with him, as he had a feeling whom it was. If he met the person that helped him during this. He'd thank them in return. But he had more pressing matters at the moment. A deep breath taken, before stepping into Mary's office.

" Pardon me for interupting anything. " A bow of his head to Mary. As he was normally more polite..And waitting till he was spoken to. But this matter hit way to close for him to be.. Well polite.


" I'm guessing you already know about the attack, that hit your Corparation. I know who done it. It was Faye acting under the orders of Wolv." Now crossing his arms, while looking off to the side. Easy to see..He didn't like this one bit.

" She was ordered to attack Travanix's buildings, as well as other..targets. She wasn't supposed to tell me about this. I tried talking her out of it, but she swore that it had nothing to do with you. Or so she thought. She was also told the buildings were empty. As far as I know, and hope. They were. " Which was the truth at the time.

" I tried to talk her out of following this order. Knowing that if it got out. It would put her in danger. Don't blame Faye for attacking you. She didn't know that Bonny Corp. was the target. " Now looking back to Mary. Hoping she wouldn't snap at him, for just walking in and not waitting for permission to speak.

" Sorry for my..rudeness. But this is something I can't stand for. I was once a hired gun, and done this very thing. I grew tired of that life, and I won't let someone so close to me..To be used like that." Granted this had nothing to do with what happened. But it would give Mary the reason why he was here. He was here to clear Faye's name.

He looked back to Mary, once she started to speak to him Listening to each word said. Before softly nodding to her. He got the desired result in this. He cleared Faye's name, as well as getting Mary to forgive her this time.

" I thank you again for listenning to me. As well as forgiving her.. I'll let her know. " Now bowing his head softly. He then politely waved off the offered glass of wine. He never had an aquired taste for it.


" Thank you for your time. " A polite smile, before slipping out of the office. He knew she had things to think over. He had just dropped a bombshell of information into her lap. Best to let her gather her people..And talk about what to do. So for now. He'd return to Faye.