However, Jouri soon came up with a new ploy for Meg. “But since you and Alda are pretty much in sync, you’ll have to take the penalty as well.”

Alda did a double take-she was not offended, but Meg was an important figure too.

Would it not be cruel asking her to take the penalty too?

“That’s a little too much, Jo,” she said.

“Is that so?” Jouri turned toward Meg. “Do you think so, manager?”

Meg was all too eager to take advantage of Frank, “Of course not. You’re kind enough to forgive me, Ms. Yelin, so I must earn that forgiveness. Moreover, isn’t the point of these games to let loose?” Jouri clapped and spread her palms invitingly.

Meg did not go ahead right away, however, and asked Alda, “May I, Ms. Ingram?”