"So. Did you do your job properly, Rion?"
For reasons he didn't bother explaining, Elric had been sitting in silence for almost a full minute before he finally spoke. He sat behind his desk as Rion stood in front of him with the sort of smile people usually use when they're about to brag. And Zachren, well… Zachren lounged against a cabinet like he had personally paid rent for that spot.
It didn't take long for Elric to cut through the room's quiet like someone slicing bread with intention.
Rion didn't hesitate. "Of course I did. You know me, My Lord. I always deliver everything perfectly."
He said that with absolute confidence, chin lifted a fraction as if he wanted to polish his invisible trophy of competence.
Elric didn't blink. "Good. Then explain to me." He folded his hands. "How your investigation claimed she had no power… when in fact she has."
