"Two daokuns it is, then!" says Utrio. "That's not a tough one to remember, is it, Curt?"
Curt departs without replying. You get the feeling that he doesn't like being treated as a butler, but he promptly returns with the drinks you ordered. You sip the strange liquor—it is, as Utrio promised, very good. As you lower your cup, you see that Utrio has already finished his own drink.
"That's more like it!" he says, gesturing for Curt to bring him another. "I suppose it's not much of a celebration with two, is it? Let's get some more people in here." Utrio holds up his hand as you begin to protest. "Don't get so nervous, Basileios. Just one more person. Someone I'm sure you'll like."
You hear the door open behind you and turn, expecting to see Curt returning with Utrio's drink. But it's not Curt who stands there. It's someone much more familiar.
"Hello, Basileios," says Vanya.
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