6-331: Administration Bureau Private Suite #3

Aston nods.

When Namaisia returns he says, “Now, Aston-“

He interrupts himself and says to Winta, “Excuse me, I must talk shop for a moment.”

Returning to Aston, “Now, Aston, I have a question for you:  How attached are you to Trade?”

Aston is obviously surprised, “I…know Trade, but, I will serve wherever I am needed, of course.”

Namasia says, “Good.  I think sometimes flexibility is good.  You learn more, moving about.  I don’t know quite how things will play out, but there might be a bit of shuffling going on soon.  I need to know who is willing to be flexible.

“Now if you will excuse me,” he puts his hand on Aston’s knee and leaves it there for a long moment while looking into Aston’s eyes, “I need to speak with a few other people this evening and then I can relax.”

Aston rises, “Of course, Namasia.”

To Winta he says, “A pleasure to meet you, Emerald.  Tell me, do you dance?”