Hadama looked around at his fellow leaders, taking in all that had been said. All that had not been said, as well, left silent in the name of diplomacy and friendship. After Sunjata finished speaking he nodded to the Flood in gratitude as the floor was ceded back to him.
And then he stood with slow deliberation and bowed to Halo's co-ruler. To the Archon of King's End. And to his own Queen.
"We are at an impasse for today. But we have directions to pursue that do not involve meeting Dahlia or launching an immediate attack." He looked to Deimos first. The Warden's mention of Amhran had been a surprise to the Tidebreaker, though his expression had remained calmly serene at the implication of where that particular young man had come from. "To learn more about the trees." He inclined his head to Sunjata next. "To speak with Breakers, and learn if any would rule in Dahlia's stead. I recommend seeking out Sohalia. She expressed her intention to retake her crown a few seasons ago." A pause, and a faint crease of concern across his brow. "But that was before she was named in one of the... broadcasts." He would not blame her if she had changed her mind after that experience.
Finally he turned to Flora with a solemn inclination of his head in agreement of her points. "And I will investigate Stormbreak in more depth. To see how deep the Family's tendrils have gone beneath its surface." Looking to the other leaders he gave a reassuring nod. "Though I will avoid engaging Dahlia if I can."
He took a slow, deep breath and then offered his arm to Flora. "It is a good time for a break. But we will meet again soon, gods willing."
And Safrin's quest would likely take him to both the other regions soon enough, for further opportunities to discuss information and plans for the future.
~Fin
And then he stood with slow deliberation and bowed to Halo's co-ruler. To the Archon of King's End. And to his own Queen.
"We are at an impasse for today. But we have directions to pursue that do not involve meeting Dahlia or launching an immediate attack." He looked to Deimos first. The Warden's mention of Amhran had been a surprise to the Tidebreaker, though his expression had remained calmly serene at the implication of where that particular young man had come from. "To learn more about the trees." He inclined his head to Sunjata next. "To speak with Breakers, and learn if any would rule in Dahlia's stead. I recommend seeking out Sohalia. She expressed her intention to retake her crown a few seasons ago." A pause, and a faint crease of concern across his brow. "But that was before she was named in one of the... broadcasts." He would not blame her if she had changed her mind after that experience.
Finally he turned to Flora with a solemn inclination of his head in agreement of her points. "And I will investigate Stormbreak in more depth. To see how deep the Family's tendrils have gone beneath its surface." Looking to the other leaders he gave a reassuring nod. "Though I will avoid engaging Dahlia if I can."
He took a slow, deep breath and then offered his arm to Flora. "It is a good time for a break. But we will meet again soon, gods willing."
And Safrin's quest would likely take him to both the other regions soon enough, for further opportunities to discuss information and plans for the future.
~Fin
