The transfer gate deposited them in the Vorn Estate's primary arrival chamber — a vaulted room of white marble and silver runes that connected to waypoints across the Thirteen Worlds.
Kael turned to Garrett. "Report to whoever requires it. Don't mention me directly. Let the results speak."
Garrett nodded and departed toward the administrative wing.
Aria fell into step beside Kael. "Where to first?"
"Cassandra."
Margaret met them at the entrance, bowed once, and opened the door without a word.
Cassandra sat behind her desk, reviewing documents. She looked up as Kael entered, her cold eyes scanning him from head to toe, checking for injuries.
"You're intact."
"Disappointed?"
"Curious." She set down her pen. "Baron's report arrived an hour ago. He was... effusive in his praise."
Kael took the chair across from her. "The mission went smoothly."
