Tyson shook his head and said, "We should trust Chief Hansen's judgment.”

The others nodded in agreement. Since Hansen had spoken and said that Adrian was someone trustworthy, they shouldn’t worry.

Several more hours passed, and the heavy rain showed no signs of stopping. Due to poor drainage in the courtyard, the accumulated water had risen to Adrian's ankles. Tyson and the others, sheltered under the eaves, had no such concerns.

Someone tentatively asked, "Should we help get rid of the wa