[Maya's POV]
The Guild facility looked different when you were brought in the back entrance....
There was No comfortable lobby, no coffee station, no professional staff with welcoming smiles.
Just concrete hallways, fluorescent lighting, and the kind of institutional efficiency that made Maya's skin crawl.
"Ms. Chen," the uniformed Guild officer said, checking his tablet. "Your Interview will commence in Room C. Your cooperation is appreciated."
*Cooperation.* As if she had a choice in the matter.
Maya had been "invited" for questioning twelve hours ago..... it's been a day since Riven and Marcus left for their interview.
It all started with a polite knock on her dorm room door, followed by two Guild representatives who made it clear this wasn't really optional.
They'd been professional about it, even apologetic...but...the reason they went to her was obvious.
The interview room was exactly what she'd expected from watching too many crime shows.
