The situation was becoming more unsettling by the minute. Every time Landel hinted at what may or may not be happening behind the scenes, Tsubaki had to bite back a brush of agitation.

What were the circumstances he spoke of?

At any rate, Tsubaki didn’t have much of a choice in staying behind. After shooting a look at Kurogane--no one could fault him for not being totally willing to fall into a polite discourse with the doctor--she quickly ducked in behind everyone. She could only hope this was actually a demonstration, and not another figurative hand on their back, pushing them deeper into Landel’s designs without giving them a chance to turn back.

But even the thought of the display didn’t reassure her. Was the Head Doctor somehow going to convince Fai that he could reunite him with his brother?

The mounting tension only deepened her unease.