Juniper frowned, more puzzled than displeased by the Queens' reactions.
Well, first of all: "The Greatwood has no intention of sparking the flames of war," she said calmly. She knew Aurelia's question had been mostly rhetorical, but she still didn't intend to leave it unanswered. "As far as I know, we have eight seasons to prepare."
It could have been worse, Juniper decided. As long as Aurelia and Maeve left open the possibility of working with the Greatwood in the future, Juniper could hope that their refusal to commit to an alliance now wouldn't change anything in the long run. In fact, if delaying truly helped Torchline heal, as the Queens seemed to think it would, then Juniper could only approve. Still, it struck her as strange.
Regardless, she had questioned them enough. "I understand, and I will return when the moment seems more appropriate. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you seek anything from the Greatwood, be it war-related or not. And thank you for your time and hospitality."
Juniper rose and took her leave. They might have refused her proposal, but the two women had given her a lot to think about. Perhaps Remi would have more insight into Maeve's state of mind ...
- FIN
Well, first of all: "The Greatwood has no intention of sparking the flames of war," she said calmly. She knew Aurelia's question had been mostly rhetorical, but she still didn't intend to leave it unanswered. "As far as I know, we have eight seasons to prepare."
It could have been worse, Juniper decided. As long as Aurelia and Maeve left open the possibility of working with the Greatwood in the future, Juniper could hope that their refusal to commit to an alliance now wouldn't change anything in the long run. In fact, if delaying truly helped Torchline heal, as the Queens seemed to think it would, then Juniper could only approve. Still, it struck her as strange.
Regardless, she had questioned them enough. "I understand, and I will return when the moment seems more appropriate. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you seek anything from the Greatwood, be it war-related or not. And thank you for your time and hospitality."
Juniper rose and took her leave. They might have refused her proposal, but the two women had given her a lot to think about. Perhaps Remi would have more insight into Maeve's state of mind ...
- FIN
Juniper
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