She entered the room, a place designed to enhance the woman’s authority. Her desk was large, with two chairs as the only furniture in the wide-open space. When she sat in front of the imposing table, she felt very small, like a bug about to be squished. This was enhanced by the General’s slightly higher chair.
“Well, Kara, have you rested well after your little adventure?”
“Yes, ma’am,” she replied, trying to stay calm. “I want to see Bolt.”
“In time. I have a proposal for you.”
Here we go, she thought, ready to verbally fence.
“I have members of my teams all around the world gathering information for me about anything that could be a valuable resource. This excitement over the Tiger’s Eye gem has opened my eyes to the importance of old relics,” the General said, leaning forward sligh
