JUNIPER
you think i'm happy because i'm smiling,
but it's the easiest thing to do
With a smile, Juniper nodded. Morgan, then. Probably a good sign that the Warden didn't stand on formality, since Juniper didn't have a flawless grasp of etiquette in Halo -- or even among her own people.but it's the easiest thing to do
"Caido has seen great upheaval lately -- since the bubble came down. And my people have suffered their share of it." Juniper knew that other regions had also had their catastrophes over the last few years, though she couldn't help but feel that the attacks on the Greatwood had been more malicious and destructive than others. But Morgan probably felt the same way about Halo's suffering.
And then there was Morgan's question: Juniper thought her answer had better be pretty well thought out, though she actually appreciated that the Warden had gotten straight to the point. "I would like to tell you my desire is primarily for trade and cultural change, but as you probably know, Fae cannot lie. While those things would certainly be nice ... We're seeking allies for protection. In the past, we've stood alone when attacked, with dire consequences. It would set my mind considerably at ease to know that if anyone should invade the Greatwood, they would have to face consequences from Halo as well as from my people."
Juniper paused, her wings fluttering slightly as she considered her words. "And ... there is the past to keep in mind, as well as the future. My people seek justice for past wrongs, and I would like to find a way to administer that justice legally, peacefully, with the cooperation of other peoples, rather than through violence and blood feud."
Would Morgan consider that a threat? Juniper hoped not; she didn't mean it as one. She, personally, had no intention of slaughtering the Ascended, whether the other leaders helped her get justice or not -- not unless the fight came to the Greatwood. But she knew other Fae did not feel the same way.
if you looked a little closer,
you'd find my eyes aren't smiling too.
you'd find my eyes aren't smiling too.
