“Orders from the higher ups. We’re to attend a gathering at the Ermengild estate as security. Since the Gone incident and with the Director’s seat still vacant, they’re worried of… unnecessary events happening during this delicate time.” 

[NOTE: Ermengild; pron. er-men-gil-de or ermen-guild] 

[in a low tone] “Keep your guard up, Said. Whatever you think looks ordinary — be wary of it.” 

[NOTE: Said; pron. sa-eed]