Chris Wooding
James waved Chris over to a booth to sit down for the news. He spoke quietly, so that only Chris could easily hear. "A newcomer was staked by the new Deputy, Tracy Burns. The staking didn't take, and so Jose kicked him thrice." He looked scared for the guy. "He broke Elysium, Chris. He's in that boardroom now with the Reeve, the Deputy, the new guy, and a couple other Deputies."
Nothing more needed to be said. James was plainly very concerned, and for good reason. He sat back and waited for his new coteriemate's reply.