The ride to Headquarters was long and hot. Similar to the last journey, Jamal and Tarik arrived after sunset. They delivered the packet of documents to the administrative office.
Jamal asked the lieutenant who signed for receiving the packet, “Am I allowed to see a mage who’s training here? His name is Nev.”
“The little Perathean guy?” The lieutenant asked.
“Yes.”
“As far as I know, it’s okay. I think they’re only regulating his contact with civilians.”
“Is he housed in the same place as when he arrived?”
“I haven’t heard otherwise.”
“I plan to pay him a visit this evening. I just want to make sure no regs are being broken that will get either of us into trouble.”
“There’re no issues that I know of.”
Jamal thanked the lieutenant and walked out of the office along with Tarik.
“Gue
