WISE MEN WONDER WHILE STRONG MEN DIE
Neron watched Morgan carefully, considering her gestures, tone and what she wasn't saying, as well as the words she did speak. He bowed his head in a nod of agreement. "You are correct - I have not been. We have heard little of Ingrid in this past season, and Peter was of course killed on an expedition. I have been indisposed with some personal matters, but those are well in hand now. It is no excuse, but I hope it serves as an adequate explanation."
The mention of Eirachi caused his eyes to narrow a fraction, but still - Neron was not so foolish as to believe all of the Citadel would accept the choice he had made readily nor willingly. "Then I suppose I had better pick up my work rather quickly. Especially with Deepfrost on the horizon. Besides renewing the people's faith in me, what else needs my immediate attention?"
The mention of Eirachi caused his eyes to narrow a fraction, but still - Neron was not so foolish as to believe all of the Citadel would accept the choice he had made readily nor willingly. "Then I suppose I had better pick up my work rather quickly. Especially with Deepfrost on the horizon. Besides renewing the people's faith in me, what else needs my immediate attention?"
