Chapter 15 - Recused26 Trimont, 308 (Moonsday) On Moonsdays, Quinn generally stayed home to work on his interpretations of reclaimed artifacts. In solitude, he was able to concentrate on particular aspects of certain pieces without interruption. The quiet time allowed him to talk to himself as well, vocalizing his trouble spots to give them air. So, when the inner door opened at 10:07 and his wife stepped in, he was startled and somewhat disappointed. “Axandra?” “I won't bother you,” she promised with a subtle wave of her hand, settling immediately into an overstuffed chair in the great room. “Thank you, but what are you doing here?” She pursed her lips tightly, then rubbed her eyes and sighed out of frustration. “I was asked to recuse myself from today's meeting due to the sensitive

