The message to the security division went through the runic system. Damian composed it with the same economy he applied to everything, clear and specific, stripped of anything that didn't directly serve the objective. By the time the sun came back, people would have the task assigned. Until then, the night offered nothing.
Coco, Jim and Coll reached the citadel master office after Finn and Phinyx looked for them. Kira spoke with the guard but he had no useful information.
When everyone was back in the room, he explained the information they had and the current plan, but the only thing they could do now was wait for tomorrow.
When he turned back to the room, his voice carried its usual measured weight. "Everyone, go to sleep." He said, calm and final. "Tomorrow we'll follow the lead. There is nothing we can do currently." He paused, then said more quietly. "He can't disappear without leaving a trace."
No one argued.
