A Mountain of Information

[Ascendancy]

Sanjay wasn’t in on the joke, but he chuckled along with the commentary anyway. He’d heard stories about the night the Atharim attacked straight out. Between that and the Ijiraq, they had their work cut out for them. “You’d find a place with us. We are down a man,” he added since Jay was brought up. “I assume he’s on a mission for the Ascendancy and not dead somewhere. I did like that guy, as much as I knew about him.” He shrugged as they came to a threshold that required security clearance. Despite Nox’s advanced privileges, Sanjay had to access the system on both of their behalf.

As far as who was talking about him, Sanjay just smiled mysteriously. Their destination was imminent. The Ascendancy’s double crescent was displayed prominently along glass walls. The modern décor was woven aesthetically with antique woodwork. He paused to speak with one of the administrators, but it was obvious that they were expected. The assistant keyed a few commands into a portal then waited by the doorway for Nox to join her.

Sanjay bowed his head. He could feel the power rolling in the office beyond. Ascendancy was channeling something in there. To this day, the power still awed him. “This is where I leave you, Nox. Maybe I’ll get that autograph next time,” he smiled and left him to his company.

The assistant gestured at the door. “If you’re ready, sir.”