Sounds Like a Plan

"I understand. This is our golden opportunity to surge ahead," I said.

"What do you mean?"

"Right now, when both of us are in a stalemate, we should be focusing on expanding our operations. We need to accumulate as much capital as we can, build relationships with Goren's associates, and have Selendis and others dig deeper into his operations."

Thorne mulled it over and then agreed. "Makes sense. We've got the cleaner up and running, so we can open a lending service. In two days?"

"Exactly, two days it is. We'll have to shell out some extra for bribes, but that's temporary."

"Once that's stable, we could consider opening a small trreba club, maybe in a week?"

"Sounds like a plan."

"Great. Initially, we won't need heavy security. Let's assign Wyrra and Mirathor to assist Selendis. Maybe add Mrik and Lightbeetle to the mix, but keep them in the bodyguard rotation."