One of the guards saw Annie Cooper and Murdock approach. He immediately sent word to Minister Harris and to Phylicia Cunningham of their approach. By the time Murdock and Annie got to the perimeter of the transport pod, they were facing Doctor Harris, Phylicia, and two guards.
“It’s about time you got back,” Doctor Harris said sternly to Annie.
“That is far enough, Murdock!” Phylicia commanded. The two guards moved to block Murdock’s progress. Murdock stopped, leaning on his spear. “What is it you want?” Phylicia asked with as much disdain as she could muster.
“I’m looking for Declan Griffen. Can you direct me?” Murdock asked Phylicia with more than a touch of condescension.
“Declan Griffen is a member of the elected council and I think he has better things to do than to talk to the li
