She could feel the color flooding her face as she walked into the Fel'Solan offices. She could feel the eyes on her as guard members watched her move across the gathering room. She could feel her pulse quicken as she raised her hand to knock on the door.

"Captain, are you in?" Breath held, she listened, hoping for a response. There was only silence.

Chewing on her lip, she turned on her heel and walked the few steps to her own office. Disappointment showed briefly on her face before she could safely hide away from onlooking eyes. Pressing her back against her closed office door, her head hung. Again. Soon, she promised herself.