Later, after Lanco had gone when Ayan had left for the night, Jali and Xhen wandered down to the Five Brothers, a club near enough Jali’s office to be convenient and far enough to be in a different neighborhood. Jali had been there several times, sometimes to establish contacts, once for surveillance, but mostly for the atmosphere. This was his first chance to really get to know Xhen. To know if Xhen would be staying on more than a standard week. “Was it your intention to make me feel right at home?” Xhen asked, raising his voice so Jali could hear him. “The Techno-Union one?” Jali asked.