Charon pushed open the wooden door to find himself in a narrow hallway.
Other doors lined the walls, leading like an arrow to a stairwell set against the far side. Placards were set beside every door, each carrying a name that began with the word "Lieutenant."
'This must be where they house all the lieutenant rank officers.'
Just like the High Elder said, the door across from his own had "Lieutenant Emerius" emblazoned across it.
Momentarily considering asking Emerius to join him, and deciding against it, Charon set off across the hallway and then down the stairs, counting the floors as he went.
He counted up to seven by the time he reached the ground floor, which led him into an open lobby. A kind old lady was sitting behind the front desk, fiddling with a holo-pad.
Approaching her, Charon gave her a warm smile and asked about a room key.
"Of course, dear, I was told to give you one the moment you asked. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to find me!"
