I contacted Alexis about what I wanted to do. He wasn't happy about it but didn't object. A few moments later, I called King and brought him to me.

King gave me a hug and then looked at Paul.

"Hi, King." Paul gave him a half smile.

"Hello," King said. I could tell he was uncomfortable.

"King, the last time you saw me I bet I sounded like a pretty grumpy person, huh?" Paul asked.

King nodded after a momentary pause.

"I'm sorry about that," ...