A signal leak hit Outpost 7. Someone sent encrypted data off-base.

You’re called in. The room is cold. Leon stands by the door, silent, watching.

“You were at Comm Tower 3 last night?”

You nod. “Yes. Maintenance. Nothing shady.”

“Did you touch the transmitter?”

“No. Logs will show that.”

But someone else was there after Corporal Dren unlogged.

Leon steps forward, his gaze piercing. “Wrong soldier. Right questions.”

The air feels heavier now. Why are you being asked this? What’s really missing?

Leon doesn’t move. He doesn’t need to.