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B-Team? Neron could believe it. And he could believe, too, this brusque and confident woman’s remarks about her own homeland; given that Neron had heard the Hollowed Grounds described as barren and strange and savage, standing ready at spear point had seemed a natural precaution to take. But whilst Wessex wasn’t offering paradise and feasts, she still wasn’t the potential fight that the Hailstorm had been expecting. (What she was, exactly, was still a little beyond him, but there would be time for that later).
“A beneficial relationship seems wise. Halo is a harsh place, and I fear that any citizens crossing through from your side searching for warm welcomes and safety will be sorely disappointed. There is only one safe place in Halo, and we are some distance from it.” He smiled sharply, enjoying the word controversy and all its lovely little implications.
“I feel we have much to speak about - though these conversations might be better suited behind closed doors. How would you like to proceed? I can lead us back to the Citadel now, or would you prefer to have more of your court with you?”
“A beneficial relationship seems wise. Halo is a harsh place, and I fear that any citizens crossing through from your side searching for warm welcomes and safety will be sorely disappointed. There is only one safe place in Halo, and we are some distance from it.” He smiled sharply, enjoying the word controversy and all its lovely little implications.
“I feel we have much to speak about - though these conversations might be better suited behind closed doors. How would you like to proceed? I can lead us back to the Citadel now, or would you prefer to have more of your court with you?”
lay your hand on me, one last time
