Dress and manner were subdued to the point where she became
nearly invisible--but not to Diana. She saw kindly eyes surrounded
by a round face that wanted to be jolly and laughing. She saw a possible
relief from the dominant accusing eyes. Not an advocate perhaps,
but at least neutrality.
An empty chair sat drawn up to the table beside Janet and there
was another empty chair further down the table opposite Trenchant.
The entire setup of the room was intentionally
choreographed to promote psychological terrorism.
Diana Trenchant and her witnesses would be interrogated
by the panel while sitting in the chair beside
the court stenographer directly across from the panel.
The administration's accusers would sit in the chair
which was directly across the table from Diana Trenchant.
Except for when she would be testifying, Diana was seated
at the place most distant from the door.
Alone.
Diana Trenchant sat down in the assigned seat and arranged
her note pad and documents for easy access. For the moment,
the panel was huddled together whispering so she took the time
to organize her thoughts and chill out the mounting apprehension.
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