(General Kings, War Room, Okeluiso, On’hino)

“[color=ed1c24]Are you sure that’s what happened[/color]?” Thibault folded his arms over his chest, staring at the messenger. He sighed, and gave him a dismissive wave. Once the messenger left the room, the general turned to the other two. “[color=ed1c24]Recall the diplomats from Benaduza. The Distant Frost contingency is to go into effect.[/color]”

“[color=00aeef]We’re not exactly making many friends,[/color]” Galedrith said, “[color=00aeef]perhaps this isn’t the best course—[/color]“

“[color=ed1c24]So we should let them spit in our faces like this?[/color]” Thibault snapped. “[color=ed1c24]Contact the Knights of Stal. They’re to join the Sea Tigers. When the Seventh Cavalry take that rock in Daradium, capture anyone who surrenders. Sail them to the Benaduzan coast, and let them watch as their people are executed![/color]”

“[color=fff200]And what of Praelium?[/color]” Val asked. “[color=fff200]We cannot fight two wars at once.[/color]”

“[color=ed1c24]To the Umbra with Praelium! They’re not flexible enough to mount an offensive.[/color]” Thibault looked to Galedrith. “[color=ed1c24]Have the forces recovered from the mess in Perona?[/color]”

“[color=00aeef]They have. The Seventh Cavalry has already set sail.[/color]”

“[color=ed1c24]Then we wait for them to do their work. Once they’re complete, we’ll have their ships meet with the Sea Tigers for an assault on Estantum. A thousand drops for every drop of an On’hinians. Do we know who was responsible for the attack in Perona?[/color]”

Galedrith shook his head. “[color=00aeef]My spies have drawn up nothing.[/color]”

“[color=ed1c24]That seems to be about all they’re good for,[/color]” Thibault grumbled. He turned his gaze to the clear skies, outside his window. “[color=ed1c24]You know what the good thing about halflings are, Galedrith? You can stuff two in a casket.[/color]”