Patrol guards' room, Constantinople.
Within the confines of Constantinople's patrol office, four guards engaged in what seemed less an interrogation and more a cordial conversation with two men, seated side by side, heads bowed as though guarding their true identities. Despite being accused of trespassing on national defence grounds, it was evident to the guards that these men were distinguished guests, likely invited by the court for the upcoming coronation. Consequently, espionage charges were off the table, placing the captain in a delicate situation. Bound by law, yet aware of the men's status, they tread a fine line, especially with a watchful commissar overseeing the proceedings.
