The journey was relatively short. After less than two minutes they arrived at a lift, which they entered. Tarkus and Kaira were subtly segregated from the Director by her guards, as if they could possibly pose any kind of threat even in the close quarters.
The lift was smooth as silk as it ascended, but Kaira had the impression it was fast. A minute later they emerged into another corridor, one which made even Clifton’s office look shabby, and then entered another lift.
When they left this lift they were in another small reception area, though this time there was no receptionist. There was a single door, other than the lift they’d just exited, and the Director went straight in.
When Kaira followed she found they were in a large conference room with an ornately carved wooden table in
