The Auditor sighed, his face tightening into a mask of professional neutrality. "The decisions of the High Deacon are not something I can interfere with, regardless of my personal stance. I cannot answer for the shadow, Mr. Blake. But I can tell you that for the world to function, the status quo must be maintained. Chaos is a hungry beast," the Auditor said.
Ethan leaned back in his modern chair, eyes like flint. "Let's cut to the chase. If I accept this invitation, what is it you actually want? You haven't chased me into the desert out of the goodness of your hearts. You want something," Ethan said.
