A Move on the Chessboard
Finding himself by surprise the owner of everything around him, Bear stood still after Julian D'Aurelius walked out alongside Amika. The room, once shared, belonged to him now under law. Silence filled corners where voices had just been. Not a sound followed their exit. His hands stayed at his sides. Paperwork on the desk showed new names in print.
A hush fell across the space, just for a breath.
Then -
A slow grin spread, then settled on his lips.
Over by the tall glass wall, he moved closer. Beyond it, the buildings of Valemont caught the weak sunlight, glowing faintly. Down beneath, vehicles slid forward, narrow ribbons of metal winding through streets. Quiet filled the scene from above.
From his pocket came the phone, then he pressed the numbers.
The line connected almost instantly.
