Though Kelvyn loathed to be woken, he promptly rose from his mattress and got dressed even as the maid left. He combed his blond hair back, so that only a lock remained on his pale face. He stared into the mirror, fixed his tie to his satisfaction before leaving wordlessly.<br/><br/>******<br/><br/>His father was was waiting for him at the threshold of their quarters, with Eve and to his surprise, Kerry. His expression must have gave him away as Kerry turned to him with a small smile, "I'm poising as your servant. I hope that you won't be too demanding."<br/><br/>With that, they made for the meeting room.<br/><br/>******<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"What's this?" Kiritsugu asked as he was about to close the lid on the chemicals when he noticed an addition which was not his.<br/><br/>"Sodium thiopental. It may come in use." His wife closed the lid on the case. And as though she knew he was going to protest, she used his phrase, "Expect nothing, anticipate everything."</span>