He saw the Japanese first. They were bowing at the chefs from the restaurant. As he watched, a Younger aide came up and muttered to him.

"They don't do that so much anymore, but they know it confuses us." Joe glanced at the aide and saw he was one of the many Youngers forming Mulholland's team. "The Chairman isn't here. Not in person. The Japanese are upset they don't get to meet one of our Eldest face to face. He was very apologetic but other concerns have him trapped, and he hoped ...