In preparation for the meeting Riven had arranged with Thira at the office that day, he decided to get a surprise that would aid his plan. He parked and turned off the ignition near a florist shop on his way to work. Honking twice, he tried to get the attention of the person inside.

"Who's there?"

A man’s voice echoed from within. Soon after, a lean figure emerged from the entrance, his eyes curious and searching. He stopped abruptly when he noticed the Tesla parked in front of his store, ...