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First thing in the morning, Rodin sent the images from his screen. A reply arrived within minutes. It named a cafe, and told Rodin to arrive no later than midday.
Last time, he had been given a residential address, and had met the old man in what Rodin assumed were his own rooms. Nothing ostentatious, but comfortable enough, especially as Rodin quickly reached the conclusion that the old man had lived on his own for some time now. Some later research showed this to be the case. His last partner had died about six years ago. He didn’t seem to get out much, and kept himself to himself. He didn’t appear to work, but still had an income from somewhere. Further research brought up a number of jobs, all paying well, and little in the way of extravagant spending. The old man had a grea
