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Secret societies are paranoia generators, said Hiro. Once youve discovered that people are manipulating history and society from behind the scenes, few of us can avoid viewing everyone and everything as a potential enemy. Its part of the reason I went solo. Its preferable to being surrounded by people you cant trust. Says the guy who has a history of betrayal, said Connie. I only betray for my own self-interests, he replied. With me, you know where you stand. I woke up bound and gagged in Istanbul the first time. Okay, so maybe the first time the betrayal catches you off guard, he said with a coy grin. But after that, youve no one to blame but yourself. At the very least, you can trust that when I do betray you, it will be because I want to and not because of some obscure reason that probably isnt even true. Why is he coming with us again? asked Tia. Im not planning any betrayal this time. He held up his hand, two fingers and thumb held at an unusual angle. Ninjas honor. Theres a ninjas honor salute? Yes, and we are strictly forbidden from showing it to outsiders. Technically, Im supposed to kill you now. See how Im not killing you? Thats me demonstrating my trustworthiness. Not killing people is generally considered basic etiquette, said Tia --From Constance Veritys Last Adventure, Work in Progress