"Allies, then? Very good." He raised his glass. "Those contain the proper codes for your communicator to our... secure channels. Forgive us, but some of our members prefer the protection of anonymity. So please, select a name and introduce yourselves."

The shine from the light above circled around his glasses, seemingly of its own accord. "For myself, I chose Woden, Norse god of Wisdom and War. Most appropriate, don't you think?"