~ Authority ~
Caleb's touch on my shoulder startled me, interrupting the tense atmosphere of our emergency meeting called by Mr. Weston.
"I’ll be leaving early, GM. It’s my sibling’s birthday,” Caleb whispered, regret in his voice.
"C-Caleb, I was hoping you could stay later," I hesitated, needing his reliability with so much work still to do.
Caleb clasped his hands, nervous energy radiating from him. "Please, GM. I promised my little brother," he pleaded softly, his eyes searching mine.
"Caleb, you know we have a lot of work. After this meeting, we need to double time. We don’t know what changes Mr. Weston will request again," I whispered back, feeling the weight of our responsibilities.
"My little brother wanted this toy. I need to stop by and buy a gift. Please, GM," he added, ur
