Nietzsche on his Balcony

Gala's house was surrounded by soldiers who forced Leo to come with them. Andrea del Sargo waited for him at the seat of government. Leo didn't know what awaited him. Andrea smiled at him and asked that he sit. Andrea's attitude-his mere presence-seated at the head of the table, confounded Leo. However, something told him not to be afraid: his nature was not to trust, but to take advantage. He decided that Andrea's attitude was as useful as that of the powerful businessmen who used to dine in the house squeezed between two skyscrapers.

Leo thought fast. Instead of becoming intimidated by the situation, he would make the most of it. He admitted it: he'd been afraid. He'd hidden in Gala's house. Now he felt on an equal footing with the military chief across the table. Power facing power. What would Andrea say to him? Leo's mind moved with agility and speed. Where was Aaron Azar, the leader of the revolution?