A: She's Number Two

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Kathy: So— who is this "Kalua" person?
Fred: The second-richest woman in African, but most estimates.
Jade: hmph!

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Fred: She is the self-made Chiefess of a small country on the West Coast that produces fine chocolate, vanilla, sugar, and coffee. Her wealth comes not from agriculture, though, but from her, let's say, ruthless business practices. She is a force to be reckoned with. Even my mother speaks of her with respect. Resentfully, but respectfully.

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B: Man Of Reason

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Fred: She was hired to cater the wedding prior to our arrival, so Jinjur must have either had a hand in it, or found a way to turn the Countess's involvement to her advantage. But what's her plan?

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Fred: There must be a reason why the Czhokulas are detained aboard the Dominator... maybe she thinks she can't trust them. Jinjur probably asked Kalua to be her second—
Jade: And Kalua took the bait, hoping to ingratiate herself with the next Duchess of Rackenroon.
Kathy: Huh! As if I'm going to hire her after this—!