The only thing Molly could say to herself now was, (Go with the flow Molly girl...go with the flow.) She opened the beer took a mouthful, grimaced at the taste for a second then glanced at Uriah before commenting,
"Now what?"
"Now, I must research the Bali. I will be in my study. I have some books I must look at, and find out if I am going to have the information...or must trade for the information with...well. Let's hope not."
Uriah started to leave, then stopped, turning and saying, "Where are my manners. Be welcome as guests and friends. Be welcome under the customs of hospitality, and know that so long as you dwell here, your foes are mine. Have safety within these walls, shelter under this roof and your needs met as best I am able.
With that said, I will caution you, I have many...their are many things here that are not what they seem, and can be more dangerous than they appear to be. Please, use your best judgement in handling pieces of my collection while I am not present."
He looked at Chou & Fatima. Chou nodded formally back to him, Fatima the same; then they looked each other in the eye for the first time.
Chou was cool, he posture loose. Fatima was her usual unmoving self. Chou said, "We will address our matters another time. After."
Fatima said, "After."
Uriah left, leaving Molly, Chou and Fatima in his palatial living room, as he went into his study.
Chou looked at Fatima and said, "Don't you have to go feed and kill someone to survive another night?" Fatima said, "I have already slain this eve, I am sated, perhaps you need to be walked?"
Chou looked at the clock and said, "It's 10:35 pm Friday night, in Paris. End of the world or not, I will not waste this opportunity."
She looked at Molly and said "Coming?"