Hi, Kiera talking to Vlad in Vlad's office after the kiss. "'But,' she continued, 'what are your own people going to say when they find you've been meeting me in your own office? They'll think you've finally gone 'into the jungle,' you know.' She was smiling lightly; baiting me. She knew her reputation. 'No problem,' I said. 'I'll just let it slip that we've been lovers for years.' She laughed. 'Now there's an idea, Vlad! We should have thought of that cycles ago!'" Jhereg, Chapter 4, "Inspiration requires preparation.", page 51. The Book of Jhereg, Jhereg, Chapter 4, page 37. Don't the words "cycles ago!" sort of echo in your head? Bye. Linda G.