In using Piero and Sokolov, the Loyalists have inadvertently created a bond between the brilliant pair. Together they plan to work wonders.
Piero Finds a New Ally
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Well, I knew it was too good to be true. Seems that the conspiracy tried to use old Piero for their own gain and then discard him. But they have erred, and delivered to me an ally almost as brilliant as myself. Old Sokolov and I will hole up here until we can blast the ruffians outside and make for the Academy.