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Anna should have been elated when she learned that the negotiations were going well. It seemed that representatives Antaur, Leyria and Earth had come to an agreement on major issues like borders and precisely what conditions would require member worlds to intercede on each other's behalf. The treaty would have to be delivered to the Hall of Council, the United Nations and the Antauran Assembly of Speakers for ratification, but it was a step in the right direction.
She should have been happy, but all she felt was a slight drop in her anxiety. Claire was still on her mind, as was Leo and what he might do next to disrupt the talks. She just wanted to go home.
Diplomats being diplomats, all three delegations had agreed that a celebration was in order, which meant guard duty for the Justi
