As he turned to fix his gaze upon her when she rounded the table, the hint of a smile was gone, replaced by a look of the mildest level of concern. Instead of answering immediately, he stared at her as if taking her measure, letting the silence hang there. Much like the Masters of the Temple, as well, he seemed to be able to see what she was hiding below the surface, and it felt a great deal like being internally scrutinized as well.

"Do you think such treatment would befit the Code you just spoke of?"