Dahlia's smile is indulgent, like a teacher listening to the concerns of her students before making a decision that may - or may not - take those concerns into account. "Quite so," she murmurs, both of Everest's opinion on the matter and Anju's concerns with keeping Stormbreak safe.
"I have heard of such missives making the rounds. That was before Sohalia had met me, I regret to say. I am more than happy to put your fears to rest, whatever they may be. The only thing I can't do, though, is give you Sohalia to hear her the words from her mouth. She has - quite rightfully - taken some time away. Even I do not know where." She shrugs.
As for her intentions towards the great city? "I only want what you want. To make Stormbreak the best it can possibly be. I called this meeting because I'm aware that a new leader's prerogative is to make changes to her council. I wondered if that was necessary between us."
The meaning, of course, is clear, though the consequences less so: are you with me or against me?
"I have heard of such missives making the rounds. That was before Sohalia had met me, I regret to say. I am more than happy to put your fears to rest, whatever they may be. The only thing I can't do, though, is give you Sohalia to hear her the words from her mouth. She has - quite rightfully - taken some time away. Even I do not know where." She shrugs.
As for her intentions towards the great city? "I only want what you want. To make Stormbreak the best it can possibly be. I called this meeting because I'm aware that a new leader's prerogative is to make changes to her council. I wondered if that was necessary between us."
The meaning, of course, is clear, though the consequences less so: are you with me or against me?
let me put my lips to something
let me wrap my teeth around the world
let me wrap my teeth around the world
