Daniel.
Me, present only for the procedural transfer.
Arthur opened:
“Mercer Defense Tech followed the required process.
The March request was made through the proper channel.”
Daniel interrupted only long enough to enter the recusal notice.
“General Kate Mercer has recused herself from the review.”
Arthur looked directly at me.
“You did this?”
“I signed it.”
“You were not required to.”
“No.”
“Then why is it being entered now?”
Vance answered.
“Because it is proper procedure.”
Arthur pressed his palm against the binder.
“Kate, this is unnecessary.”
“You asked me to stay away from the review.