3-024: At the Large Hunting Lodge XIV
“Oh, journalists…”
His eyes flick to the top of the stairs where Dicard has just disappeared in his Vizier’s uniform.
“well, I’m certainly happy to help…journalists…can always use a good…write up…you know; wouldn’t want it said we were unhelpful here in any…reports.”
He smiles, it seems genuine, but he wipes his brow a little nervously.
“My name’s Gless, Peyton Gless. Willard was last here about 20 Cycles ago. Far as I’ve seen he pretty much only talks to me or Wu the Caretaker. I’ve seen his place from a distance, but never been in.”
“Thanks, the write up will be positive so you won’t get any unpleasant… tourists. Where would I find Wu?”