Meesei nodded with a severe expression in response to the others' counsel. It was a risky plan, but then again, there was likely no plan they could create which would be truly free of risk. "I understand. If I am to issue the challenge, I will have to seize the opportunity at the right moment to give the proper impact. If I issue the challenge properly, it will seem dishonorable for her to decline. As for the fight itself, I will not make the mistake of underestimating her. If we fight, it will be a fight to the death, and I shall not spare her. But, unifying everyone should be our first choice. I [i]strongly[/i] recommend that you work together to speak to your packs, as soon as you are able."

Meesei hoped that the lieutenants would be willing to work together, now that their suspicion was not directed at one another. She understood that the past day had been overwhelmingly stressful, but they needed to at least put on a show of cooperation. "Now, before we go, there is one final matter: the announcement itself. This news is obviously not something the clan will take well. I do not see a way that we will be able to keep the fact that we suspect Harriet a secret, not for long. Therefore, it would likely be best to be open with the clan about it. However, for news like this, I do not know if I am the best one to give it. I may be the Champion, but you all are the people they know and trust. Do you believe that it would be best for me to deliver the announcement, or one of you?"