Demetrius' heart is warmed, and he gives the chancellor a meaningful look. When the car stops, Demetrius steps out into the brisk air, accompanied by a light crunch. The formerly tiny snowflakes have begun to accumulate, and it is now difficult to distinguish the white marble of the Capitol from the white clouds in the sky and the white on the ground. Demetrius cautiously crosses to the other side of the vehicle and opens each passenger's door. First to the guards and finally the chancellor, Demetrius bows and wishes them well. At last, he offers Vicente Laguna a hand, "Sé que la seguridad es la prioridad y sus guardias no conocen bien este lugar. ¿Entonces quisieria mi ayuda?"
Demetrius spots Nicolas Danto's now-obsidian suit as it comes into focus on the highest landing of the building. From the base of the stairs, Demetrius thinks he can discern the slightest hint of a smile on the Minister of Trade's face. The Minister of Trade can only make out the outline of the black car and the figures of his guests. Danto is glad they arrived now and not a minute later.
