Do you understand any of this? he said, pointing to the lines and symbols that covered the massive screens.Some people understand the value of an education.Hale stretched and crossed his legs, the settled his arm around Kat's shoulders.That's sweet, Kat. Maybe later I'll buy you a university. And an ice cream.I'd settle for the ice cream.Deal.

I didn't know there were this many math guys, Hale said as they stepped onto the crowded concourse.Kat cleared her throat. And women, he added. Math women.

You know you're smarter than all of them, right? Hale said flatly.In fact, if you wanted to PROVE it...He glanced at the blackjack tables.Simon shook his head. I don't count cards, Hale.Don't? Hale smiled. Or won't? You know, technically, it's not illegal.But it's frowned upon.Sweat beaded at Simon's brow. He sounded like someone had just suggested he swim after eating... run with scissors... It is SERIOUSLY frowned upon.

Kat, Hale groaned, then fell back onto the pillows.Funny, I didn't hear a doorbell.I let myself in; hope that's okay.Hale smiled. Or the alarm.She stepped inside, tossed a pocket-size bag of tools onto the bed. You're due for an upgrade.Hale propped himself against the antique headboard and squinted up at her.She returns. He crossed his arms across his bare chest. You know, I could be naked in here.

You know - Hale's breath was warm against Kat's ear in the chilly ballroom- I don't know that both of us really have to be here.... The slide changed. While hundreds of mathematicians waited with baited breath, the boy beside Kat whispered,I could go make some calls... check on some things...Play some blackjack?Well, when in Rome...Rome is tomorrow, babe, Kat reminded him.He nodded. Right.

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Bishop was all done with the witty converstaion. 'Will you swear?'And Myrnin said, shockingly, 'I will.' And he proceeded to, a string of swearwords that made Claire blink. He ended with, '— frothy fool-born apple-john! Cheater of vandals and defiler of dead dogs!' and did another twirl and bow. He looked up with a red, red grin that was more like a leer. 'Is that what you meant, my lord?