For the first several hours of the examination, the leaders had been isolated from one another. They had been forced to make decisions using only the people, resources, and information available within their own regions.
That was over.
For the first time, all five could speak directly.
The Mirage Hermit remained exactly where he had been standing, his expression showing considerably more interest than the professors knew he actually possessed.
Theoran rested both hands on his cane.
"This should be revealing."
Darius grinned.
"Finally, something we agree on."
The Hermit glanced toward him.
"I didn't say anything."
"You were thinking it."
"An unfortunate side effect of spending too much time around children."
Professor Selene ignored them.
The first communication had already begun.
Elizabeth spoke first.
Of course she did.
"Before everyone speaks at once, we should establish locations, resources, casualties, and route conditions."
Darius laughed quietly.
