Earlier, right after Veda had left to support Ezra.
Nickolas walked back to the spot where Veda had been sitting moments ago, his steps slowing slightly as he looked around, expecting to see him still there.
"Huh?"
He frowned.
"Where is he now…"
His gaze shifted upward toward the tower control room window.
"Linda!"
He called out.
No response.
"Linda! I know you can hear me!"
He raised his voice, irritation creeping in.
"Shut up!"
Linda's face suddenly appeared at the window; her expression already annoyed.
"What do you want?!" she glared at him.
"Is Veda with you girls?"
Nickolas asked, his tone more serious now.
Linda glanced back inside the room briefly, then returned her gaze to him.
"No."
She shook her head, her expression plain.
"Why are you asking?"
She rested her arm against the window frame and leaned her head on it casually.
"I just wanted to talk to him, but he's not where he was sitting."
Nickolas replied, still scanning the area unconsciously.
