Forced Sincerity

The middle-aged man glanced over his shoulder, and someone immediately stepped up to escort Yvonne away. Just as he was about to say something else, the heavy stomp of military boots thudded from the direction of the elevator, the swagger in the steps unmistakable.

"Colonel Reese, I'm here to make amends!" a voice called out.

Elara heard the voice approaching from behind her.

Even without turning