The adept had chosen to remain nondescript as he walked in with his master.  He had learned that it was best to let the Inquisitor swing his weight around in the presence of such high officials.  That was fine with him.  It gave him time to analyze their speech and body language while deciding on the next course of action.  His analysis quickly arrived at the conclusion that Governor Shaddam was acting the way most nobles do when the eye of the God-Emperor is upon them: guarded yet utterly clueless.  Far too many Imperial Planetary Governors were pompous and corrupt windbags, looking to exploit their position rather than do any real work.  This one did not appear to be any different.<br/><br/>"My Lord, I will begin investigating the truth of his statements.  You need only give the order to have him open his records to me," Theophilus whispered to Whitefire.<br/><br/><br/>