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“Oh, I'm so glad you're here.” Bother Gerontius smiled as Ross and Drake entered his small office a little while later, having seen the rest of the team set off on their own assignments.
The smile on the Prior's face did little to hide the worried look that sat behind it. Ross noticed an open file lying on the Prior's desk, which he correctly assumed was Brother Bernárd's personal file. He was aware that Bother Gerontius had planned to notify the monk's family of his death that morning, while he and his team were busy conducting their interviews with the inhabitants of the priory.
“You look troubled, Brother,” Ross said as he and Drake sat down, having been ushered to two chairs placed opposite the Prior's desk by a wave of the hand.
“I am, Inspector Ross. Deeply troubled, to tel
