"My name is Zander, Temple Captain of Saint Ansgar." All within fell silent once more. "Commander Stramond," he continued, "you are under arrest, pending a full investigation."
Stramond rose to his feet, his face red as he pointed at Commander Hjordis. "It was her idea," he spat out. "All to protect her precious career!"
"This tribunal is dismissed," ordered Commander Jamarian.
"You don"t have the authority," countered Hjordis.
"I believe I do. I might be new to the Antonine, but I"ve been a commander far longer than you. And, unlike your own limited knowledge, I am fully conversant with my rights and privileges regarding tribunals." He looked at the guards. "Arrest Commander Hjordis."
The guards stared back. The situation was a difficult one, for their own commander had been placed u
