DYER

I stand at the entrance of the common room and see some officials gathered with a few elders, and I see Suzette, as well as Aislyn.

The very reason I came all the way here. Why would she come to a meeting that was clearly arranged to disqualify her before she even gets a chance to prove herself?

That is my initial thought until I hear her speaking. Her voice sounds bold and fierce. She doesn't feel intimidated at all by being the target of an attack.

Deciding to make my presence known, ...