Every delegate believed in withdrawal. They became less enthusiastic when Barnaby asked about the station next door.
“Our council must retain its freedom,” one said.
“Of course,” said another. “But we need to know their contribution will arrive.”
Barnaby wrote both statements on the same sheet and turned it toward them.
Nobody volunteered to summarize.
The drafting table held the paired trial records, the revised reserve estimate, and a plate of biscuits Felix had placed carefully beyond the ink.
Tamsin brought the physical state diagram.
“Where does this clause happen?” she asked, pointing to the proposed agreement.
