The Unmarked Return

Priya called it the cleanest form of manipulation.

Elise entered the annex and found a side panel with one note in fading ink:

If destination is unmarked, owner is unneeded.

Bell asked if that note had been scanned before.

No, because it was hidden behind a loose tile.

At court, they projected the unmarked return and asked for destination.

No one could name one.

Elise asked for logs from the queue system.

The logs showed the return had entered three active hearing slots.

Every one then showed a continuity continuation.

A destination does not need a room if the room has no owner.

Priya said this was the strongest line so far.

The court asked for temporary ban and set a deadline for restoration.