CHAPTER 9
Garnna found a note on his desk when he arrived back at his office. He also noticed that the pen and the writing pad had been picked up from where he’d thrown them and placed neatly on the desk top.
He picked up the note and looked at it. It was neatly written and precise, not just a casual memo. It read:
For the good of the Herd—
It has come to our attention that your behavior since your last Exploration has been erratic. You have questioned the decisions of your Coordinator and your iff-group, both without sufficient cause. You have broken the rule against observing individual situations during an Exploration. You have betrayed your duty as an Explorer by breaking the primary principle and allowing your emotions to prejudice your observations. In view of these abuses, it is
