[Mini Event] Greet Your Queen

ZARIAH I don't give a damn 'bout my bad reputation Zariah watched the man for a moment, a quick gesture to Edrei, had the Left Hand stepping forward to whisper his name in her ear. However, as he waxed poetic about his ill-informed drivel, her expression slowly dropped. If a name existed for the expression one gives another when they think they are incredibly stupid, that would indeed be the word to have described Zariah’s expression. But finally, at great length, and with very few questions, he finished his little rant. ”It seems, Jigano, you are unaware of what an audience with a monarch is, so I shall inform you, since it is clear by your monologue you’ve uninformed, ill-suited sources for the vast majority of your knowledge, if it can be called that. An audience is a formal meeting, for airing questions for discussion with said monarch, not an open forum for you to air your half-formed opinions about everything to the assemblage.” she said dryly, clearly unimpressed. ”Frankly, given your utter lack of respect for the time of the people, who did not come here to listen to you rant, I’ve half a mind to ignore you entirely, but I will indulge a few points for clarity’s sake. There has never been a recognized, single leader or leadership council for the Hollowed Grounds. There was an attempt made, but clearly it never made it to full formation, thereby it was not leadership. I am not forcing “my ways” onto anyone, I am forcing order where there is none so when we encounter more peoples of Caido we will not be swallowed by another group – I am sure no one likes the idea of rampant genocide simply because we could not unite ourselves. To that point, I have an arranged meeting with the Chieftess of the Fae, Delah, who has already recognized my authority over this and asked for said meeting, because it is expected that there be a singular leader. And finally, no, I would not simply step aside, because if your little attempt at threatening treason is the general conception of productive discussion to ensure the betterment of the people of the Hollowed Grounds, then we will all surely be killed by another force. I am not here to play games, I am not here as a ‘young lady’, I am here to lead us all to prosperity and strength so the traditions that have been formed here and the diverse identity of our people can be preserved for centuries to come.” Zariah looked away from him then, taking a slow breath to steady herself. ”Now, does anyone have any questions regarding the first and only government of the Hollowed Grounds?” she said.