*Six Months Later*

*Tallon*

“Italian-Russian fusion?” Vinny raised an eyebrow at me as we walked down the new boulevard. New restaurants and shops, some brand new and some familiar, were opening in just a few weeks, and there was a rush of workers as they finished the last few touches.

Signs on glass windows were installed in a hurry. It was a busy location, and one that I was proud to have had a hand in building.

“I was inspired,” I said ...