Patchwork
for Driftwood
Most of them have poked their heads into the private conference room, counted the chairs, and whispered. Some think they have her hidden somewhere and will bring her back in time. Arthur suspects someone got sentimental.
Arthur can count. He counts six people with a gaping wound, and he counts fifty who aren't sure they want to join a team that's lead by traitors.
An empty chair invites questions.
On the third day after the speech, the six head into the conference room alone. Arthur's hook blocks the door from closing. Without asking, he enters and sits, because someone should.