Once everyone was settled and the introductions were finished, Juniper set right to work. Noah listened well and, though he did not look towards Hotaru or indicate conversation in any outward way, he reached for her across the bond. Does what you know of the Greatwood and Fae change our stance on this? From what I know, they are enemies of the Ascended. He tilted his head some, as if weighing the words that the diplomat before them spoke. "Morgan leaned toward the Voice. She claimed neutrality, but she shared her bed with an ascended." Noah's voice was cold, but solid as he stood on the facts. "We could not sit idle and watch Halo fall onto the wrong side of Caido." He knew that, on the heels of what he said, Hotaru's skilled tongue would have more to add. She was the one used to wearing the crown, while Noah was still adjusting to it. He knew, by instinct, to be careful - but he also knew that fae couldn't lie.
Noah Olson cold in the violence after the war hope is a fire to keep us warm |
