Dire Times, Desperate Measures (3)

This was the second time Ashton had visited the Zhask mansion. Regardless of that, he immediately noticed the change of guards around the place. The mansion was more guarded, which was to be expected because of the radicals. But he had a feeling that wasn't all. 

He headed towards the gate where four guards stood with weapons. This was strange since the last time, they did not have any weapons on them. As he got closer, the guards noticed him and immediately perked up as if they were seeing an enemy approaching them. 

Their strange reaction solidified his suspicions. Otiga had already informed the guards Ashton could enter the mansion whenever he pleased. Therefore, if everything was fine in the mansion, the guards wouldn't have any reason to stop him.