"It's going," Fred replied, nodding in acknowledgment to Lee's question, and for a moment there seemed to be a shadow of sadness that passed over his face. It was gone in a millisecond, though; there was no time to think about the declining sales, not tonight. After a second, he grinned again, turning to face Katie's curiosity and pulling up a large crate to sit on, as well.
"Sometimes we like to come back here and discuss some.. sensitive issues. And it's best that we're not overheard," he explained, shooting a glance at Lee. Neither of them, as far as he was aware, had ever revealed the Order out loud to anyone - at least not without the help of a senior member - and he wasn't quite sure exactly where to start now.