*Brody* I arrived at the council building, mentally preparing myself for the inevitable influx of information from my team members, which usually gives me a headache. Until now, I had kept our shared link blocked without any issues. However, I realized I needed to unblock it as I was ready to move forward with my plan. I took a few deep breaths and unblocked our communication, gripping the steering wheel tightly. Instead of the expected shouting and insults, I was met with an unexpected silence. The silence was profound and took me by surprise. Each unblocking of the mind link is usually accompanied by a distinct sound in our heads, like a click, signaling that we can begin transmitting information. I anticipated someone would immediately voice their concerns or complaints, but nothing

