After dealing with the pirate designers captured by the Battle Criers, Ves returned to his headquarters and resumed his duties.
It took several more days to wrap up his appointments and put his organizations on the right track.
He directed some attention to the Ves Larkinson Foundation for Wounded Veterans, which had lost its hospitals and most of its doctors. Only a few were willing to accept Director Clinton Larkinson's offer to accompany what had now become the Larkinson Clan.
"We need these doctors." Clinton stated. "I'd like your permission to offer them to become our retainers."
Ves idly rested the Larkinson Mandate on his lap while Lucky was dozing on its surface for whatever reason.
"You don't need to ask me for permission."
