4 - Halazar Halazar sat facing the window of her office in Ops her back to the door, admiring planet Tau. Hydra was orbiting above the continent where Plinn had died. When the sun set down on that side of the planet, she stared into the dark void of space. A sense of restlessness tormented her, forcing her to stand and pace the cosy office. From the window to the couch—where she used to spend a considerable amount of time conversing with Plinn—to the door, and back to the desk that occupied the space between the entrance and the window. She stopped there, savouring a bitter taste in her mouth. Her meeting with Agent Salin Makbar didn’t promise anything good. As of yesterday, I’m withholding evidence on the investigation. Makbar will arrest me if he finds out what I’m hiding about Marin.

