Meesei lifted one leg over Lunise's and nestled her head against her chest. "I expect that I am going to have to make it firm and clear that we are not susceptible to being pushed around. Knowledge cannot be taken by force like some physical thing, and they can lie to me about their capabilities as much as they like, but they cannot lie to themselves. I know the risks, certainly, but now is not the time to play it safe." 

Lifting her head up, Meesei lightly touched her snout to Lunise's lips. "I am...eager to take some risks. Especially the risks that end up with you warming my bed." She added, rolling onto her with a deep kiss.

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The meeting was to take place early the next morning, less than an hour after Meesei alerted her council that Marod and Lunise had arrived. They gathered in the meeting chamber before even having a chance at breakfast, but there were no complaints. The matters on everyone's minds were certainly something that they wanted to deal with sooner, rather than later. They still had to maintain secrecy in the clan as to who exactly Marod and Lunise were, but it was not that difficult to keep them out of sight altogether, considering that the meeting chamber was in the same building as their quarters. 

Despite the general grogginess of most of those at the table, the meeting was quickly underway as soon as everyone was seated. Saras, who was doing a reasonably good job of hiding his fatigue, began, as one of the few who had actually met Marod and Lunise in person. "I am glad we were all able to come here for this meeting. I am sure the Champion has given you at least a summary of all that has occurred, and I am sure you know the stakes. But, just to make sure that everyone is clear on the situation, are there any questions that either of you have?"