Chapter 257: A small, enclosed space is perfect for interrogations
It looked like Casper was going to run. Kellen could see it in his eyes, and honestly, because he was still confused, he couldn’t blame him. Rhys was behaving strangely. Even if it appeared as if Rhys knew what was bothering Casper, it appeared as if Casper didn’t want Rhys to know.
Or anyone, it appeared.
"You can leave those there." Kellen told the Espers. They were frozen in place, unsure what to do prior to him speaking. What could they do? Espers had big ears, like Guides, and it was clear that this? This was juicy gossip.
Kellen wanted as few people as possible to speak of this. First step? Get rid of witnesses.
The Espers were clearly hesitant to go, but with a firm look from Kellen, they put the bags down and ran out of there. Kellen then turned to the two men who were still in a stare off. He shuffled forward until he was touching Casper by bumping into him, but hadn’t put a hand on him.
Because his hands were full. He was slightly regretting getting a latte now.
"How about we have this discussion in my office, hmm? Captain, grab the bags please." Kellen smiled at them, the perfect smile, and Casper flinched.
"Y-Yes." He squeaked out, rushing for the research department door while Rhys stared after him. Casper fumbled with the door until Kellen stepped forward and scanned his card. Casper gave him a relieved look before scurrying inside, hiding himself from Rhys’ gaze. Rhys sighed, closing his eyes and covering his face with his hands. He then dragged his hands down his face, drawing lines with his fingers across his skin.
"Holy shit." Rhys muttered and Kellen stayed where he was.
"What’s going on?" He asked. He didn’t like not being in the know, and this? This was Kellen not being in the know and no one hiding it.
"I...fuck. I just found out." Rhys said and Kellen realised that he was still reeling from the news. If he was, the man who hadn’t seemed phased several times when scouting gates had taken a turn, including this most recent one, it made Kellen worry about what news he was about to find out about.