23
Will’s Vindication
Talking to Wee had given Will a boost of inspiration. He could hardly wait to get back into the Plauditorium the following morning, knowing that so much depended on his being the best sleuth he could be. Under the radar, he would get some solid information about the ring and Talesa. He would win Ember back.
The Plauditorium was quiet and lightly staffed when he arrived. Only three people had come in before him, and they welcomed him with the Tranquility acknowledgement. Austel was not yet present. All good. He could avoid clocking in until he gave himself access to files. Disloyalty to City Hall was a serious crime, and he struggled with how terribly it violated his moral code. His greatest desire in life was to not only advance in Status, but to be entirely clean,
