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Maya knew their pack <b>was </b>under suspicion, but today’s visit was just for questioning, not
arrests<b>. </b>
Clearly, there was no solid evidence linking them to Madison’s treason yet–Madison hadn’t implicated the Blue Abyss Pack.
In the vi’s guest room, Adide and Ellen took their seats, along with an administrative assistant from the Capital Guard headquarters to record the proceedings.
Before the questioning began, Crispin entered with Ca and Liz.
Ca and Liz, distant from their deceased mother Sidney, disliked Adide.
They sat down without greeting anyone.
Crispin, however, nodded politely at Adide.
Adide acknowledged him with a slight nod and said, “Please, take a seat. I’m here on official business. Answer my questions directly.”
Ca frowned and said coldly, “What official business? Did you just get your position and now you’re trying to assert your authority over our pack?”
“Heed Gamma Adide’s words–answer her questions,” Maya signaled to Ca.
Turning to Adide, Maya forced a smile and said, “Gamma Adide is family; she wouldn’t make things difficult for you.”
Ca sneered and turned away, impatiently saying, “If you have questions, just hurry.”
Adide, unperturbed by Ca’s tone, coolly instructed the administrative assistant, “Note that Ca seems impatient and unwilling to cooperate, indicating a potential defiance of orders.”
The assistant opened his folder, and Ellen quickly prepared paper and pen, responding, “Yes, Gamma Adide.”
Ca froze, her face cold as she retorted, “Hey, don’t fabricate things. When have I refused to cooperate<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Adide remained still and continued, “Also note that Ca spoke to me rudely.”
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The assistant swiftly recorded it and replied, “Yes, it’s noted.”
Ca strode over, attempting to tear up the record.
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Ellen blocked her with a baton, coldly adding, “Note that Ca tried to destroy the record.”
Ca, thwarted, retreated two steps and dared not act out again.
Seeing Adide’s unyielding stance, Maya hurried to diffuse the tension. “Adide, don’t take offense at Ca. She’s young and inexperienced, and this situation is overwhelming for her. We’re family; there’s no need for such stiffness, is there?”
Ignoring the notion of family ties, Adide responded coldly, “The Capital Guard is impartial in its duties, Maya. Why mention family bonds? Those who abandon their own mother can hardly im any bonds with me.”
Maya, aware of Adide’s resolve, forced a smile and said, “Alright. Proceed with your questions, Adide. We’ll answer truthfully.”
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Adide focused on Maya and asked, “Were you aware of Madison’s secret weapons stash?”
Maya quickly shook her head, addressing the assistant. “No, we knew nothing of this—nothing at all. Germain was unaware too.”
Adide rified, “Germain’s knowledge is for Germain to address. You need only answer for yourselves.”
Maya grew uneasy. If this was just a routine inquiry, why start with such a pointed question?
“Alright. We knew nothing,” she reiterated.
Outside the vi, two members of the Capital Guard stood solemnly.
Passersby, dressed as noble maids, lingered to observe how long the Capital Guard would remain and if any further actions would unfold.
As dusk fell with no one emerging, whispers arose.
“How long would this questioning take? Were they scrutinizing every detail?”
Inside, Adide posed mostly trivial questions—their interactions with Madison in Blue Ridge, local conditions there, and Madison’s visits to the state.
She repeated these questions, fostering restlessness.
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She also inquired about thete Sidney, questioning why she had left Blue Ridge for the Greenwood Convalescent Center despite her illness–was it Germain’s decision or her own?
Despite Maya and the youngdies insisting it was Sidney’s choice, Adide pressed on, shifting topics before circling back to Madison’s treason.
Maya struggled to respond.
Adide changed the subject again, looking at Crispin and the youngdies. “Do you find it suspicious that Pandora fell ill and Germain brought you back to the capital?”
Liz, growing frustrated, retorted, “What’s suspicious about that? His mother was sick. Serving in the capital is only natural. If our mother were seriously ill and our father were far away, that would be suspicious. What’s the point of your questioning?”
Adide replied, “You’re right. It’s only natural for children to care for a seriously ill parent. So why, when your mother was ill at the Greenwood Convalescent Center, did none of you go to apany her?”