"I...see," Lunise said. She paused to pull her unlaced dress off over her head. "Playing the nations against one another is a dangerous ploy, but in this instance, very feasible."

Lunise sat on the opposite side of the bed to where Meesei lay. She leant forward to remove her shoes.

"The problem with great nations is they do not enjoy being toyed with. Either or both shall try to bully the information out of you before the end, and that may result in an impasse the world cannot afford." Lunise glanced back again, holding no shame in appreciating Meesei's appearance. "I dare say the Dominion shall scoff and claim their mages have unlocked those secrets already. I love you, Meesei, but you are still an Argonian leading a community of lycanthropes."

After pulling off her underclothes, Lunise reclined and rolled to face Meesei completely bare. Lunise's straight hair draped over her neck and face, partly obscuring her relaxing expression. She reached an arm around Meesei's midsection and pulled their bodies together. Her skin was pleasantly warm and soft against Meesei.

Lunise murmured, looking into Meesei's eyes. "Tread carefully, fight on your terms, remember hidden agendas, and do what you must."