Samir serves the Information Guild as a quiet and precise operative. He was assigned to accompany Aylman not as protection, but as observation. His task was simple in description and difficult in practice. Watch closely. Listen carefully. Report what others miss.
Samir moves easily into the background. He keeps his voice low, his presence unobtrusive, and his reactions measured. He reads people by omission as much as by speech, noting pauses, contradictions, and what remains unsaid. Danger rarely surprises him. He anticipates it through habit and training.
Years in the field taught him how to survive without drawing notice. He knows when to press for clarity and when to step back. He follows misdirection until it reveals its source, then records the truth without judgment. Precision matters to him more than speed. Accuracy matters more than recognition.
This assignment, however, pushes beyond routine. As Samir tracks motives and shifting loyalties, the ground beneath him grows unstable. What begins as observation turns into exposure. Each answer uncovers further risk, and each step forward narrows his margin for retreat.
Samir remains disciplined, but discipline cannot remove consequence. The deeper he looks, the more dangerous his position becomes.
Samir’s first impression is one of restraint and intelligence. A man trained to see clearly and remain unseen, now forced to confront limits he did not expect. His strength lies in awareness. His challenge lies in how long awareness alone can keep him alive.