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“And?”

“Remember the pat-down at Kenzo’s castle?” Joe said “They used a big electroht have concealed We can do the same to our robotic twins”

Kurt grinned, as he always did at Joe’s brilliance “Can you rig one up?”

“All I need is a largeit into”

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THE CEREMONY was a fors in politics, it was primarily driven by the needs of the press TV cas of equip devices stood shoulder to shoulder behind them

Han watched the throng assemble It would all be over in a few lory He found his heart racing in anticipation

Finally, the Japanese Prime Minister and the Chinese Ambassador arrived

Their handshake lasted a full thirty seconds so everyone could capture the i, almost hypnotic display

The Ambassador stepped to the podiuave way to the Prith Han stood proudly behind the with a few others who’d helped make this moment a reality

While everyone else watched the politicians, Han squinted against the glare of the lights, looking for the facsimile of Austin The three robots were on autonorary declaration and shoot as the last copy of the agreened

The Nagano facsi the way out While the Zavala facsimile had made only a brief appearance—to assure it was seen by the caetaway vehicle Which, in a delicious twist, was Nagano’s unano from the Shinto temple in the mountains

Everything was in place The plan was perfect

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