Thompson shook his head and crossed his arms. The fabric of his suit tightened so much across his chest that I wondered if he'd rip out the shoulders. "The Grand Inquisitor might have a different opinion of matters here. Maybe we should check with him."
Lockwood's eyes flashed. He stood slowly and leaned on forward with his fingertips on the table. "I have already made the decision. I am the chief inquisitor for this region. If I determine that we need to consult with the hierarchy then I will initiate that process. Understood?"
I drifted towards the table so that I could see Thompson's face better. I wasn't paying any attention to the gear on the table until one of the devices started pulsing with a yellow light. The woman grabbed the device.
"Parker, report," Lockwood said.
"There's
