For a moment, the tension in the room was so palpable that it could be cut by a knife.
Thankfully, after a few seconds, Cain opened his mouth and said, "Enough, Melissa. You know you were told to stay away from the newbies, especially those who can't resist your… Let's say charms. Be careful, Daneel. Melissa, here, is one of the official members of the Order who assigns missions and also collects custom oaths specific to people so that they can go about their goals while still not being bound too much. Of course, even though many of us have completely given ourselves over to the Order, we still understand that some people may have reservations, and we try to work around them. You'll find out all this during the newcomer's session, anyway. Right, let's get to the matter at hand, because I think that the one behind you is quite confused."
