Why, even young Maurice here might have betrayed his friends had he been alive at that time.” “I don’t believe I would have,” said Maurice, shaking his head. “It’s easy to say when the question is a hypothetical one. There are people who will sacrifice anyone and anything to get ahead, after all. They’re rather easy to spot if you know the signs to watch out for.” An uncomfortable silence ensued, during which Gore looked rather pleased with himself, Howard appeared amused, Dash seemed outraged and Maurice looked entirely out of his depth. “Of course, I’m talking about Ackermann,” added Gore
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