Cassius's thoughts were cut short when a voice called out from behind them, crisp and professional.
"Commander Ragnora! A moment, if you please."
They turned. A young woman with spectacles perched on her nose and an armful of papers hurried toward them. Her uniform marked her as one of the intelligence department's senior clerks.
She bowed respectfully to Ragnora, then nodded to Cassius and Isabelle in turn.
"I apologize for the interruption. Master Evander has already departed, but before leaving, he left specific instructions for each of you."
Cassius's eyebrows rose. "He left instructions? Even while running away?"
The clerk flushed slightly. "I wouldn't characterize it as running away, sir. Master Evander simply had...urgent matters to attend to elsewhere. But he was quite meticulous about ensuring everyone's duties were properly assigned."
Cassius couldn't help but smile at that. Even when running away in embarrassment, he still manages to be efficient.
