" That was my roommate Gina. She and I hadn't known each other when I moved in but we had become best friends over the course of the last two years of... college. "Besides," she continued, "it's not like you need to study, that's all you ever do."I sighed, the topic being a sore point between us. She was right though, I worked hard to achieve my grades. Gina, on the other hand, seemed to be in college for the sole purpose of screwing every guy she could get her hands on. I spent most of that. "At least there is a chance Amanda will not embarrass me." I knew we could count on Sirinna. Oh, and you've instructed Amanda about the Draught, right?"Roquan paused. "No, I have not."Rennis looked askance at the other Overlord."I intend to do so before the Conclave arrives."Rennis sighed and slapped his forehead in frustration.Roquan blanched. "What?" Roquan, how long has it been since she started training? And you let her go all that time not knowing she should keep that information to. I opened the door slowly and walked in. It was a tiny office and I almost knocked over a cardboard figure of a Korean Air stewardess. I had to duck slightly to avoid the flag of Taiwan which hung over from the ceiling, something that I found unusual given that I stand only 5'11". I looked around at the four desks which were occupied by two Asian ladies and two Asian men, all of whom put down their Chinese newspapers when I entered the room. Naturally, even though all were eager to book my. Ned jumped back, then grabbed the handlebars when it appeared she would tip over."Sorry," Diane said in a sheepish voice as she dismounted. "It's been years since I rode this thing and I'm a little rusty." Hey, no prob," Ned said. "Got used ta people tryin' ta do it on purpose back in my old haunts. Got real good at dodging 'em."Diane looked around as she leaned her bike against one of the few surviving sections of wrought-iron fence. "Richie not here yet?" I'm sure he's wheelin' here as fast.