Vera sucked in a breath through her teeth. "If that is what you wish to do...perhaps let me help you pen the request to other clans. I would rather not risk information about this mission being given to our enemy, which means that requesting it might bring suspicions of..." Vera circled a hand and looked to the ceiling to think. "Taxation? They respect you as champion, Meesei, but the clans are still independent groups. That isn't to say it cannot be done, but politics will need to be played for this matter, I'm afraid."

"That's [i]if[/i] we have to call on the other clans," Pierrete added. "We may be able to spare the gold if we make use of natural resources, and if our finances go as projected."

Vera turned her eyes to the table and nodded. "Very well. If that is the case, let's defer that discussion for later." She looked at Meesei and took a breath. "Thank you for telling us, all the same. Needless to say, we'll give you the supplies you need on the journey."

Sabine sat quietly, looking down and away from the others. Ariel's relationships in Thorn were not a topic that the lieutenants were concerned with.

"What is next on the agenda?" Darahil asked.

"I'll be going with you for part of the way, Meesei." Gallus spoke before Vera could gather the next topic. He looked at Meesei with his head bowed forward. There was no jest in his voice. "If you do not mind. I have some unfinished business in Black Marsh."

The council all turned their heads to Gallus with confusion. Even Oswall.

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Janius listened on with curiosity. That turned when the last details were given, prompting him to lower his brow. "So, you're from Morrowind?" He shook his head and sipped his ale once more. "Sorry, I'm just trying to figure out what you're turns of phrase mean. How did the Nerevarine do that? Something to do with the societal changes back then flowing on?" Janius paused before relaxing his face in doubt. Saras wasn't the type for turns of phrase from what he seen of his behaviour. "You aren't being literal, right?"