Secrets, Suspicions, and the Phantom Unit

"What you have done is not something you can just dismiss. Though you saved many lives, it does not change the stark fact that others have passed on to you".

"Taking a life is an egregious act that our society cannot condone, no matter how deeply despicable these lives might have been".

Sian was held captive by the intensity of the General's gaze with a blend of admiration and penetrating moral urgency anchoring his attention.

His sharp blue eyes locked Sian on the floor at his feet to watch him.

 "Do you have a plan on how to deal with this?"

General Lan's voice was steady, but his eyes held the weight of a thousand expectations as he faced Sian.

Sian, however, felt a wave of despair wash over him.

How could he possibly find a solution?

He released a deep wheeze in a heavy-sounding expression of his predicament.

How could he not sigh?