Yet another name crossed off. This one had put up quite a fight but in the end was no match for some of the veteran players. He sighed a bit. Now he’d have to find a new player. He set the papers aside as the door opened and Grimm showed the young woman in and led her forward. The two flanking the right side of the office had returned.

“I’ve been expecting you and your delivery.” Ezio said. “Rather important, this one, I’ve been told.” He studied Charlotte calmly. “You can set the item down and be on your way, if you prefer.” He gestured to the empty stretch of dark wood desk in front of him. The item was rather small considering the importance of this delivery, so Ezio had heard. But he’d learned at a very early age to judge nothing based on first impressions.