“But we are a Mutah compound, D’Jacques,” Smallworth said.“And not all Battle Lords are as open-minded as you.We still fear for our safety.We only feel comfortable having a ‘mutual exchange of commerce’, as you call it, with others of our kind.That’s why we’re wanting an alliance, and a guarantee of safety, so we canjoin with Alta Novis.”
areYulen was quick to pounce on the man’s unintentional faux pas.“So you can join with Alta Novis?” he repeated with a slow smile.
faux pasAs he expected, Smallworth did a mental step backwards.Behind him, his fellow Council members went into a private, heated discussion.The crowd, as well, had heard the gaff, if the increased noise level in the courtyard was any indication.
Glancing out over the populace, Atty could see several familiar faces, but not
