Praetor Chulan - Line of Tellus Vandar - Tal'Shiar Special OperativeVandar, who had been standing with a smug grin behind the Praetor, faltered as the grin froze on his face and his gaze turned cold, glaring at the young
Uhlan at the insult he knew pretty well was directed at him. The fine muscles at his upper lip twitched in held back rage. How dared that
ryak'na insult him in front of the Praetor. But instead of replying something immediately, his flexed his hands he ha clasped behind his back. Patience ... the time would come he would make the telepath pay for everything.
The tension that existed between the Uhlan and his right hand man was not lost on Praetor Chulan. Hearing the young man speak out of line and, what was more, spit out an insult, Chulan gave Rayek a disapproving look. Was he now becoming bold? The scowl didn't really leave the Praetor's face, even as Rayek apologized and then went on to report to him. Vandar had not been telling him much about the outcome of the mission so he listened attentively.
So Tocul indeed had a tie to the conspirators. That meant the man's career and pretty sure his life was forfeited. With approval he noted the fact that five conspirators have been apprehended and interrogated. He had already heard about Lolir and Kenahk.
That the Proconsul's son came clean immediately about his father's probable involvement wasn't surprising. Chulan understood the motivation behind that. Actually, he was pretty satisfied with the outcome. Though Rayek's request to be involved in the investigation gave him pause. Apparently, if he had Vandar having an eye on him, it should be alright. Apparently his right man knew how to handle the telepath.
Vandar had listened to Rayek's report closely. The first time he frowed was when Rayek reported about the apprehension of Lutal, Kulair and Sinsar. He was sure that Rayek couldn't know about it. But the more impossible thing Rayek just couldn't know about was what he had found out during the interrogation with Lolir. Vandar had sent Rayek out and the man had not been able to speak two sentences after he had used the mind probe. Vandar's rage spiked. Had he been right in Latihk's appartment? Had the telepath been invading his mind? Vandar had not been sure about it. He thought he'd been quick enough to notice it. But apparently that wasn't the case. Yelling expletives at Rayek in his head Vandar reminded himself to stay calm.
"Praetor", Vandar took a step forward after Rayek made his request to assist in the investigation of his father, the Proconsul.
"I suggest to not include Uhlan tr'Lhoell in this. He had been useful in the investigation of Senator Tocul's involvement but there was nothing that a thorough interrogation couldn't have done." With that he meant the mind probe and he neglected the fact that it was only for Rayek's work that they had gotten the hint for Lolir in the first place.
Vandar turned his gaze towards Rayek even as he continued speaking about him to the Praetor.
"In the three days I have been working with him I've gotten to know him well enough to know that he's a cunning man who lacks proper respect to those who are his superiors while trying to hide just that." Vandar's gaze seemed to grow colder with every word he spoke.
"Plus he has a habit of getting drunk at secluded places. Isn't that right? What was your friend's name again?"It was a low blow but Vandar just wanted to beat Rayek down. Turning his gaze back to Chulan he continued.
"He's done the work that has been asked of him. But I don't trust him to not try to save his father at all costs and leave you with a potential threat in your closest vicinity, fvillhu."Praetor Chulan had lifted his hand to his chin as he looked back at Rayek in thought.