Late in the evening, Adrian was alone in his room when he heard a knock on the door. He rose to open it and found Nathaniel outside

"Captain? What are you—”

Nathaniel quickly gestured at him, signaling the need for quiet. He darted into Adrian’s room and closed the door behind him. "There’s something I need to talk to you about," he said.

"For you to come at such a late hour, it must be important. Please, go ahead," Adrian responded promptly.

"Yes, it is," Nathaniel confirmed as he sat at th