11/3/2025, 9:20 PM
jakten…y'var'la's tone thinned into thought, glancing toward the treeline.
they're a strong people, from what i can tell. proud.her gaze flicked back to him, faintly wry. a faint curve touched her mouth, though not quite a smile.
one of their leaders—nyra—did not seem overly charmed.she added,
if she speaks for the rest of them, then there is more to do if we want to earn their favor.
it's certainly auspicious.they could agree to that point. ,
they are well off in numbers—it would double our strength, if they are loyal.a brief pause, then, to take satriya's approach into consideration.
but without their terms before us, it’s a blade taken by the wrong edge. already we have played the part of the generous guests—go too far, and they will see us desperate.