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 the coffee table. After a moment's pause, he continued, "Adrian, what are your impressions of Craig?"

"Craig?" Adrian was a little perplexed. During their brief encounter, he had formed a preliminary opinion of Craig. "I find him to be quite forthright. Is there an issue?" he asked.

"Exactly. You've only just met him, so you might not sense anything amiss," Nathaniel mused.

"Are you implying..."

"Craig is typically a serious man. I've known him for nearly ten years, and his behavior today seem