"None of this is your fault…" Kisha said, her voice calm but unsure. She wasn't exactly good at comforting others, and it showed. After a moment of awkward silence, she cleared her throat and shifted the subject.
Without another word, she turned and walked out of the study. Cole, along with Fred, Rose, and Rakan, followed closely behind her as she made her way to the barracks where the high-ranking officers were being held. When they arrived, Cole and the others remained outside while Kisha entered alone.
Moments later, she gave clear orders: separate the officers, one per room, and assign Rakan and Fred to guard them individually.
Once the arrangement was done and only the Commander General remained in the room with her, Kisha signaled for Cole and Rose to enter. They took positions behind the Commander General, silent but watchful.
Now that she had her audience, Kisha got straight to the point.
