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The Dove of Steel (33)

“But that is aside from the point, the fact of the matter is, should we send in Arcadian soldiers, it would be an act of war, though a Judge, who is considered neutral in all countries, could investigate. The fact of the matter is, despite my skill as a warrior, I will need help, and what better than two Cetrans who are not affiliated to any nation?”

There's something he's hiding, but I can't tell what...

Isaac muttered in a cold voice,

“I suppose it makes sense…”

Judge Sulkoske then said,

“Now if you will, ready yourselves for travel, we should be arriving at Timerium’s border in under an hour, feel free to wander the deck of the ship if you have no preparations.”

With that Linda lifted herself from the partially kneeling position, and looked at the sky with relief, Isaac stood, but merely waited by the door from which they apparently came, hood down, deep in thought.

What is it that he’s hiding? What could it be?

Just then Linda said in a curious voice,

“Huh, that’s odd.”

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