As the pieces fall from her father's fingers, Didi's hurt returns. Her mind flashes to someone she trusted, to a face she thought she'd like to see again, even as a familiar voice rings out from the entry.

"Nice try, Miss Duke." She half turns, can't bring herself to spin all the way, catching a glimpse of Bo Rylen out of the corner of her eye as he struts unencumbered into the room. Though, she's aware of the guards following him inside. He's grinning, the blikey bole ...