If only Juniper had known how Deimos' thoughts followed her own. Perhaps a group of like-minded individuals could resist the gods where one Fae could not; perhaps she would have fought harder for peace if she didn't feel so alone in that fight. But she couldn't read minds, so Deimos' urge to challenge the gods' will went unnoticed.
"Everything points to her having sided with the Ascended," Juniper acknowledged, returning Deimos' grimace. "But if there is any chance of maintaining Halo's neutrality -- rather than losing it to the Voice -- I have to try."
Of course, the simplest way to get Halo back on their side would be to launch a second coup. But this one would no doubt have to be bloodier, and Juniper didn't want to see that. The last thing she wanted was for the Greatwood to swoop in as conquerors, to tell another region how to manage its affairs. Even if she didn't agree with how that management was going.
Juniper shook her head. "No; thank you for the information. You've given me a clearer understanding of what happened. Be well, Deimos; I hope we'll meet again, under better circumstances."
With that, the Fae took her leave.
- FIN
"Everything points to her having sided with the Ascended," Juniper acknowledged, returning Deimos' grimace. "But if there is any chance of maintaining Halo's neutrality -- rather than losing it to the Voice -- I have to try."
Of course, the simplest way to get Halo back on their side would be to launch a second coup. But this one would no doubt have to be bloodier, and Juniper didn't want to see that. The last thing she wanted was for the Greatwood to swoop in as conquerors, to tell another region how to manage its affairs. Even if she didn't agree with how that management was going.
Juniper shook her head. "No; thank you for the information. You've given me a clearer understanding of what happened. Be well, Deimos; I hope we'll meet again, under better circumstances."
With that, the Fae took her leave.
- FIN
Juniper
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