“They did not react at all, ma’am. Which I found very curious. In fact, I almost felt like their reaction was…” “Rehearsed?” she proposed. “Exactly so.” “Then they knew the question was coming. I dislike that immensely, Din.” A mad grin crossed her face. “But! At least now we know that Ghrelin and the Apoths here are pursuing a rather conventional brand of obstruction.” “As…opposed to an unconventional brand, ma’am?”
