Mariner reflexively turned to his right, as if he were about to share in a joke with a friend. He stopped immediately when he realized what he was doing. His shoulders fell, his head cast downward slightly, because Ed was not here. Ed wouldn’t be there ever again, unless Mariner somehow redeemed himself. He clicked his Mandibles pointedly
“I believe Dolphus has demonstrated his qualities enough for our purposes here. Tharos, carry on, unless anyone else wants to add their name to the ballot.”
Tharos waited for a moment to allow for this, then spoke. “Same procedure as last time to cast your vote, simply raise your hand for the candidate after I speak their name. Without further ado, Rook Andreas.”