"I suppose I'm ready as I'll ever be."
"This way then, Miss Dancer. This is the back way to Mister Waverly's office."
April took in that information, then asked.
"Am I being kept hidden, Mister Solo?"
In his head, Napoleon ticked off the 'perceptive' box.
"Short term, Miss Dancer. Mister Waverly would prefer you have time to settle and adjust to a partner before you have to deal with everything else."
"Mister Cutter did warn me it was likely to be a bit rough for awhile."
"I hope he's wrong, but more likely, he's correct."