[ Marcus has been through this process a few times, now, to form some basis of comparison. Orlov's easy compliance, Rovente's willing patience. Hart's polite skepticism, Keen's outright disrespect. His evaluation of this man sitting in front of his lunch is sharp, openly scraping around for some indication on where on the scale he sits.

The note had set a tone. This question, now, is fair. ]

I don't wish to speak of the matter in great detail outside of my office, [ he says, tone clipped. ] But there have been breaches of security in connection to Chantry affiliation. All those within our company with past and present ties to the Order have submitted to interview.

We can discuss your particulars when you're finished, here.