The VIP Guests

Gary's body stiffened up, and he was like a statue frozen in place, the only thing moving were his eyes, fixed on the packet of crisps he had dropped. He didn't know whether to jump back, pick up the crisps, or at least say something to break the awkward silence.

That was when Xin, who was just about to sit down, suddenly took a fighting stance, her eyes fierce and ready for action.

"Calm down, you two," Apollo said, still sitting and gesturing with his large hands. "Do you really think this is some kind of trap? That I would make things harder on myself by bringing you two to this room? I wouldn’t have even approached you like this if I had any ill intentions.”

"And besides, what's the big deal? I knew who you were, Gary. It doesn’t matter if I’m from the One Gang or not. The two gangs aren’t against each other, right? We’re just meeting as old allies."