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and grab, and there," he points to a small, red spot, "there is the relay that we

need to disconnect so that we completely darken the building."

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Chapter 14
The action in Germany

The Hotel Edenwolff is located diagonally opposite the Munich Hauptbahnhof on
the opposite side of the car park and with direct access to Arnulf Strasse. The

hotel is a cosy four-star family hotel with a beautiful plastered facade in pink.

The always-busy reception is close to the entrance, right when you enter.
Pierre Luipon stands behind the reception counter and polishes the counter's

brown-marbled marble top with a persistent movement. He straightens the

stand with tourist brochures, makes an almost inaudible snort, and in one and
the same motion he strokes his right index finger over his well-trimmed

moustache. During the day there are always three of them behind the reception.
Pierre Luipon sends sharp glances out over the foyer, while keeping an eye on

the two new receptionists he has for training.

"Ohh, of course we can order a taxi."
Pierre Luipon speaks with an indefinable accent, which could invite to a

question, but it seems extremely rare that a guest dares to ask where he comes

from. Pierre Luipon's correct, almost pedantic appearance does not invite a
closer examination of his personal circumstances. His voice is light, clear and

very loud; speaking loudly is a habit he has acquired, as there are often many

people and a lot of noise in the reception. He is a little below average height,
which is most clearly seen when he moves out to the other side of the reception

with short, measured, very precise steps to, for example, press the elevator

button for the guests he wants to make a particularly good impression on, or to
illustrate his service-minded attitude towards new receptionists.