"Well, well," Director Quinn said with a laugh that carried down the hotel corridor, "since Chief Ward is gracious enough to join us, there's no need to insist otherwise, Chief Sinclair. I'll be waiting at the Authority to welcome you all in person, so let's have everyone come along together." He clasped his hands behind his back, chin lifted with the easy confidence of a man who owned every room he walked into.
"Let's just go together, Chief Sinclair," Ambrose said quickly, flashing Victor Sinclair a small reassuring smile before turning back to Director Quinn with an expression that shifted seamlessly into something softer, eager, deferential. "That's very generous of you, Director Quinn. We really do appreciate the invitation."
"No need for thanks, no need at all." Quinn waved the cou
