It was not long after Eva's wedding that Bruno found himself face to face with the President of the United States. Hughes, once confident in his position, now faced a serious primary challenger gaining traction across the country.
The president was, naturally, upset. After all, he'd only won the 1920 election with Bruno's help. Now, as he called on the man once again, things had backfired in ways he hadn't expected.
So, for the third time, Bruno crossed the Atlantic. He stepped into the Oval Office, inspecting its polish with an intense, clinical gaze.
"Nothing really changes around here, does it?" he said, breaking the silence. "You're seeking re-election for a third term—breaking tradition—and yet your office looks exactly the same as my last visit."
"Have you considered adding some new décor? Maybe a trinket from your most recent diplomatic visit to a neighboring country? If you desire I could even fetch you a machine gun to mount on your wall. Just a thought…."
