“Velasin smiled-a little sadly, but understandably so, given what he was about to do-stood, and proceeded to follow Raeki out of Tar Katvi‘s office. Car lingered just long enough that they wouldn‘t have to walk awkwardly down the same hallway after they‘d already farewelled each other, then rose in turn, thanked Tar Katvi for her time and headed off to take care of his own emotionally laborious tasks . . .”