Oswall's expression eased when Do'rhajul exited the room. "Hmph. With Do'rhajul out of the fight, this war may be as good as done on Tamriel. It is as good a reason as any to celebrate."

"Indeed," Vera said. She took a steadying moment, likely to switch from the magnitude of Meesei's other proposal. "A feast may soften the impact of...not executing Do'rhajul and his companion. We at least have control of how many details we give away, excepting the rumours already circulating, of course." She lowered her brow. "But I still think we will need something more. I don't need to repeat what Oswall said to Do'rhajul. We have [i]all[/i] been affected by the war, one way or another. I do not think it is controversial to assume that everyone here had to fight a part of themselves that wanted revenge on Do'rhajul for all he has done. That will be the same for everyone else in the clan. And all the other clans, as well."

Darahil filled in the question. "How exactly do you intend to word this turn of events, Meesei? We shall get to the other things you mentioned soon."

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Once Sabine had walked outside with Do'rhajul and Yerig, she had to stop and lean on her staff for a short moment. She then looked up at Do'rhajul with a small smile. "I think I am relieved. I thought it would be more difficult to convince them." Her smile faded as the weight of the parting words struck her again. "I am sorry that you had to hear what they said. Are you okay?"