Hadama watched the interplay of high emotions without interfering, knowing better than to try and stop a trim ship in full sail. Besides, things had taken a decidedly personal turn between the Doubletake and the new human leader of Torchline, and he was wise enough to recognize when his words would only make things worse for one or both of his friends.
He met Flora's wounded expression squarely and then inclined his head deeply in respect for both her courage and her pain before she walked away. Jack's resignation was far less expected however, and the mermanta watched the captain leave with a disquieting sense that he was missing something important.
After all that, the gathered citizens were quiet - or at least, whispering their gossip among themselves without stepping forward with new ideas. Given all that had just happened, the Tidebreaker decided that he couldn't blame them.
"Hm. The council of Torchline is dissolved for now," he rumbled, looking to Harper for approval and receiving it* before continuing. "And Harper and I will discuss our next strokes together. Thank you for coming. The bar will be open for another hour."
Fin!
*with permission from Brit
He met Flora's wounded expression squarely and then inclined his head deeply in respect for both her courage and her pain before she walked away. Jack's resignation was far less expected however, and the mermanta watched the captain leave with a disquieting sense that he was missing something important.
After all that, the gathered citizens were quiet - or at least, whispering their gossip among themselves without stepping forward with new ideas. Given all that had just happened, the Tidebreaker decided that he couldn't blame them.
"Hm. The council of Torchline is dissolved for now," he rumbled, looking to Harper for approval and receiving it* before continuing. "And Harper and I will discuss our next strokes together. Thank you for coming. The bar will be open for another hour."
Fin!
*with permission from Brit
