"Independent Worlds and Unusual Unions," the Sword Saint cut in, stopping the two men from airing their personal grievances. "I do believe there is much positive to be said about independence, but so is there for unions. To call the current situation on Earth an unusual union would not necessarily be an incorrect description. The only question is, is what we are seeing on Earth truly a union or merely a temporary moment of peace? Not that Independent Worlds is that much better, as many of us are independent forces as it stands."
"This vote is clearly as much about what we want Earth to become as what it currently is," Caleb said. "The Court of Shadows has little input on these options, but the prior conversation about the future of Earth is very relevant. Do we want it to be an unusual un
