"Well, that's hardly any at all," Sonia says, still a little surprised. The rest of the people must be all scattered in groups, then. Not organized like here, even if it doesn't look like it at a glance. Still, she brightens, managing a hopeful smile. If we win... No, but Count Piotr has never said if. It's always when.

"I'd like to bring your friends here," she says, and brightens a little more. "I'd like to meet them all."