40 LeCler… The interviews continued until the midday meal. It was then that Marlis chose to rejoin the Tamplians in the Communications Room. “I’m sure by now you’ve finalized the inventory,” Marlis spoke as she joined the group at the large conference table near the back of the room. “Mostly. However, it has been slow with your Guard conducting his investigation,” Tieg replied, taking a seat and scooping food onto his plate from platters in the center of the table. Flenn removed his com and carefully placed it beside a screen on a separate table, facing Tieg’s direction. He wouldn’t be allowed to remain in the room once his task was completed. Marlis would expect him to continue with his shift, patrolling his usual area. Though how she believed anything would be the same again, he didn

