Wendy
“Looks like we have some fresh blood on the tech team. I didn’t know we had a new cadet,” the defense attorney says.
“She hasn’t started the Academy yet. She’s here to learn, Counselor. She’s not eligible to be called as a witness,” Hijack tells him.
“Not yet, anyway,” he says. I can feel his eyes on me, already assessing me for weaknesses. I’m so thankful the team gave me the warnings that they did. I had no idea I’d be assessed so quickly or thoroughly.
Jude glances at me, winking to help me to settle.
“Does she have a code name yet, or do I call her new girl?”
“Her name is Sphinx, Counselor,” Jude says.
I notice that none of them break form, not turning around to speak to the defense attorney, or making eye contact. Of course, we’re here for the council which puts us in opp
