“That was…unusual,” Acha mused as she studied her hands once more.
“If you cannot bring the change about yourself, I can force it upon you if need be.” Alana stopped, her direction of conversation altering drastically. “Teanna, you are to accompany me. If Íkelos is not open to negotiations, I will take your power myself. The question remains as to how I can approach him to request our meeting and passage. I am hoping a mere announcement would suffice. If not, then I will need to think more on it. Be ready within the hour. Now, I have to speak with the Wita. He may control the army, but he needs to understand his place.” Alana pivoted, leaving the two women to watch after her in confusion.
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The enormous banquet table, within the town hall, was ladened with all the supplies and resou
