"Or whatever it is was just fine with accepting an extra in the ranks," Alleyana stayed standing, for now, leaning against the side of the back of the seat across from Gen's new spot. "Maybe not having to do the work of taking someone suits it just fine."

Or it was just a big fat coincidence that she'd been removed from the chess board when she had been. But she didn't have much faith in coincidences anymore.

As for time, the Inquisitor shook her head.

"Haven't talked directly to many of you, so no. What's this theory about time?"