The morning of my visit to Luna brought an unexpected request from Deputy Commander Sereth.
"Cardinal Matthias," he said, intercepting me in the hallway before I could reach Luna's chamber. "Dr. Vance has requested a consultation regarding the subject's recent behavioral modifications. He's particularly interested in your... assessment methodology."
Perfect. I'd been waiting for this opportunity. "Of course. I'd be happy to share my observations with Dr. Vance."
My clinical mind was already analyzing the request. They were concerned about Luna's emotional development but hadn't yet classified it as problematic enough to trigger immediate intervention. This gave me a window to establish myself as an expert consultant rather than a potential threat—a position that would grant me access to systems and information I desperately needed.
"Excellent. Dr. Vance will join you for today's evaluation session."
