By the time the following evening fell, Kel had received a thorough briefing of the resolution to the infiltration of Subterra.
Despite the complexity of her feelings regarding the situation, things had turned out rather simple.
The Subterrans had retreated, more or less, as soon as Kel disappeared from their sight. Soren had been caught trying to sneak away and was now locked up awaiting official punishment for his crimes (again).
The emperor's soldiers had set up a temporary solution to the massive hole in the middle of the road, and traffic was moving again. Many citizens were quite curious about the newfound people, however, and the newspapers were having a heyday with wild gossip. Due to the clamor, in addition to the new guard positions within Subterra, several positions had to be created to oversee the four entrances to Subterra as well.