"Just the fact that the colonel was willing to meet you can be considered a piece of good luck for a newcomer like you. The meal was a way for him to confirm that he could trust you not to blab to someone else about your deal."
"So? Did I pass that ridiculous test?" asked Zach as he contemplated whether the others were too paranoid or if it was him who was too carefree.
"Of course, you did. Why do you think that colonel agreed to save Luke? From what I heard, you passed with flying colors too. The colonel was quite satisfied with your obedience through that drinking game."
"Did Bruce tell you anything else or is that all of it?" asked Zach in a nonchalant manner.
"No, that's all...." replied Diana instinctively before something came to her and she jerked her head towards Zach only to see him smiling like he had caught her red-handed doing something shameful.
