He glanced up at Kael, his face contorted in a silent plea. "Please, Creator. Do not deny us our truth."
The desperation in Varus’s voice was unbearable. Kael knew he couldn't keep this charade up for long. The crowd was growing, their whispers turning from amusement to genuine confusion and, in some cases, alarm. A few players were already pulling out their in-game recording devices. This would be all over the digital forums in minutes.
Right. Get him out of here. Now. Kael’s Admin panel flickered, his eyes scanning for a discreet solution. He couldn’t teleport Varus without drawing more attention. He needed a plausible cover story, an urgent 'quest' that would make sense to the other players.
"Captain, this is a matter of utmost urgency!" Kael said, raising his voice, injecting a thea
