`` you seem to be very attached to us , for some reason , '' he said rather carefully . `` a bit of brandy to take away the chill . '' 'you remain compromised at this point , ' said abbas , 'so i have taken the decision that control of the order remains with the council . ' where is all the broken furniture ? he put his pack on his back and picked up his police light . he was wearing a bracelet , silver , with a symbol she did n't recognize . 