"You'll be assigned a new role," Lily concluded.The clerk's shoulders relaxed with the rapid flash of relief before he could catch it. It was clear that the clerk had been unsuccessful in hiding the relief and that the room was aware of it."Not openly," Lily stated. "And not far."The clerk's relief paused; he was confused."You'll continue to be located at this location," she stated. "Here, your choices are visible."There was a pause. The elders leaned forward as one, then froze."You'll operate under review," Lily stated. "All correspondence and drafts sent out will be reviewed. You will witness how restraint is constructed rather than assumed.""Yes," the clerk swallowed."And when someone requests your assistance," Lily said, "you will first inquire who owns the outcome.""Yes," he said.She allowed the silence to extend another moment—long enough to allow the reassignment to have the weight of mercy and not a penalty."Leave," Lily stated.The clerk paused and then lowered his
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