He nodded at Deimos as the Warden arrived, and inclined his head in acceptance of Sunjata's gratitude as the Flood's injuries Healed beneath the dosing of two sets of healing waters. Ronin's voice drew his attention again, and steely brows twitched briefly upward at the handsome gift the White Knight bestowed upon the Archon, but the Tidebreaker breathed a little easier as it was accepted and tucked away, out of sight.
The voice that resonated through the Attuned Bond, however, would have shocked the King to silence if he was not already inclined to that state. Emerald eyes widened fractionally as the full weight of the information settled into the group's collective consciousness.
And he breathed deeply at the sudden bloom of hope at this new approach... though of course, it was as limited as their assaults on Starfall had been, and for the same reason. He nodded distractedly to Sah as the other man settled, with a murmured "Welcome,' before turning his machinations inwards as the others began their discussion and waiting for a moment of quiet in which to add his own thoughts.
I have no more flowers in my possession, he admitted. Curing the Reaper might free Stormbreak. Or it might open the way for one of the others to step in. He paused and then looked around the table, lifting a glass to take a slow drink. The ability that Pierce has to neutralize our magic... concerns me. Taking him from the equation may make it easier to face the rest. But Noah made an excellent point and Hadama tilted his head at his friend in acknowledgment. If they are fully of the Void they may not be grateful for being cut off from it. Until we are certain of their response they may need to be... contained. I will consult with Flora, but the Jailhouse in Haulani may be useful for holding them until we understand the consequences of this.
The voice that resonated through the Attuned Bond, however, would have shocked the King to silence if he was not already inclined to that state. Emerald eyes widened fractionally as the full weight of the information settled into the group's collective consciousness.
And he breathed deeply at the sudden bloom of hope at this new approach... though of course, it was as limited as their assaults on Starfall had been, and for the same reason. He nodded distractedly to Sah as the other man settled, with a murmured "Welcome,' before turning his machinations inwards as the others began their discussion and waiting for a moment of quiet in which to add his own thoughts.
I have no more flowers in my possession, he admitted. Curing the Reaper might free Stormbreak. Or it might open the way for one of the others to step in. He paused and then looked around the table, lifting a glass to take a slow drink. The ability that Pierce has to neutralize our magic... concerns me. Taking him from the equation may make it easier to face the rest. But Noah made an excellent point and Hadama tilted his head at his friend in acknowledgment. If they are fully of the Void they may not be grateful for being cut off from it. Until we are certain of their response they may need to be... contained. I will consult with Flora, but the Jailhouse in Haulani may be useful for holding them until we understand the consequences of this.
