Interlude 5.x II

5.x (Interlude; Citrine) is the thirteenth chapter of Shadow and the second interlude. Jeanne and Kurt Wynn brief the other mayoral candidates: Bet is irradiated, mass immigration needed. After mixed reception, Jeanne’s past is explored. The couple and kin seek the Dealer but find Teacher has claimed his resources. Cauldron endures.

Major Events

 * The Dealer comes in from the cold and is invited back.
 * Teacher is making himself known.

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Characters
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Cauldron

 * Jeanne Wynn, CEO of Mortari, second of the large construction groups
 * Her parahuman-assistant
 * Two of the Assistants 'brothers'
 * The Thief (first appearance, re-invited)
 * Barfbat (first appearance)

Politicians

 * John Druck, construction workers representative
 * Sierra Kiley, business women with ties to criminal elements
 * Gary Nieves, another mayor-candidate
 * Russel Buckner, media-magnate
 * Mrs. Songmin, another mayor-candidate

Mentioned

 * Him
 * The Undersiders
 * Tattletale
 * Teacher
 * His group
 * The Fallen
 * Accord
 * The Blue Empress of Earth Shin
 * Sleeper
 * Fortuna
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Trivia

 * Ongoing effects of Gold Morning on Human culture are seen. With New Brockton being called the "Platinum standard", and the Wynn's wedding rings being made from Damascus steel. All used to avoid gold and it's implications.
 * The Wardens are mentioned committing resources to saving people stuck within various time barriers. The implications if any are interesting.

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