Though overcoming the biggest obstacle on the council was more awkward in execution than Gallus would have liked, the fact remained that the march was going ahead. With that, all that remained was to hammer out the details of the plan and logistics.

It was a relief to Gallus. However, he couldn't help but feel as though there were some unintended side effects of this compromise. He had wanted to talk with Ri'vashi about trying to build bridges between herself and Dro'cahi but now there were other reasons for talking with her. He resolved to catch up with her straight after the meeting.

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It was no secret that Peiter left Sabine with no shortage of compliments. As far as Sabine was concerned, most of them were to flatter her appearance or simply embarrass her into reacting. This time it felt more sincere and affecting.

Although, Peiter's words made Sabine realise that there had not yet been a point where she was truly upset or angry with him. She wondered whether they would both keep to their favourite traits when that happened.

Sabine simply stood up, then - trying her best not to get in La'khay's way - walked up to where Peiter sat, carefully ran her hand over his lovely new hair, and then leaned down to lay a quick kiss on his lips. "I like that compliment," she murmured with an honest smile.