Upon seeing the rejection and reduction of his application, Colneth felt overwhelmed. In fact, since returning after the New Year, he had privately discussed this matter with Director Justin. Later, Director Justin mentioned that he couldn't make the final decision and that it needed to be escalated higher up. After waiting for a month, the news he received was this.
Director Justin was aware of the incident where Colneth narrowly escaped an assassination attempt before the New Year. If it weren't for Dalgliesh's timely intervention, disarming the assailant and subduing him during the struggle, it might have been Colneth in trouble now.
